The Mandate of The

University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)

UTT was established in 2004 to expand tertiary

education opportunities in areas integral to national
development. The UniversityÊs focus on learning and
discovery in the fields of education, science, arts
and technology is driven by its mandate to facilitate
social and cultural growth, economic competitiveness
and wealth generation. In pursuit of these objectives,
UTT is being developed to be a world-class
training institution with a significant innovation and
development capability.

Our value system recognises that Scholarly Excellence

must be constantly nurtured, while our operating
philosophy is premised on the concept of Excellence
not as an end-point, but as a continuum of ongoing
life-long learning and improvement.
 VISION

The Vision of UTT is to be the National Institution

of Higher Learning and Research for socio-economic
and technological development that:

(a) Inculcates in the graduates a set of overarching

skills metaskills that help them navigate the
new and emerging technologies in the national and
global contexts, and

(b) Through its R&D activities, brings and keeps

Trinidad and Tobago in the vanguard of engineering
and technology in niche areas of key importance,
such as natural gas is to the nation.

MISSION

To be an entrepreneurial university designed to

discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise
research and development, and spawn companies
for wealth generation and sustainable job creation
towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of
life of all individuals, families and communities of the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
CONTENTS

4 His Excellency George Maxwell Richards,

President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and
Chancellor of The University of Trinidad and Tobago

5 The Honourable Christine Kangaloo

Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education

6 Notice of Special Meeting of Members

7 The Honourable Orville London,

Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly,
Opening of the Tobago Gas Technology
Conference 2008

8 A Review: UTT and the Vision 2020 Operational Plan

14 Report of the President

21 Report of the Provost

26 The School of Cognition, Learning and Education

30 The Academy for Arts, Letters, Culture and Public Affairs

38 The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design

42 The Academy of Sports and Leisure Studies

46 The School of Postgraduate Studies,

Research and Development

56 The Natural Gas Institute of the Americas (NGIA) 3

67 Audited Financial Statements 2006

92 Report of the Board of Governors

(Special MembersÊ Meeting)

98 Community Development: Physical and Social Impacts

106 Advisory Councils

108 Profiles of Senior Staff 2007-2008

4

President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

and Chancellor of The University of Trinidad and Tobago
His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards, T.C., C.M.T., Ph.D.
 5

The Honourable Christine Kangaloo

Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education
Line Minister responsible for The University of Trinidad and Tobago.
 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING (2008) OF MEMBERS
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NOTICE is hereby given that a Special Meeting (2008) of the Members of The University of Trinidad
and Tobago is scheduled for Wednesday 2008 November 19 at 10.30 a.m. at the Boardroom,
OÊMeara Campus* for the following purposes:

Ordinary Business

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 2008 July 03.
2. Audited Financial Statements and the AuditorsÊ Report for the Period 2005 October 01
to 2006 September 30.
3. The Report of the Board of Governors.
4. The election of the GovernmentÊs appointees to the Board of Governors.
5. Any Other Business.

Special Business

1. Revision of Fees for Members of the Board of Governors.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Corporate Secretary
6
2008 October 29

* The venue was changed to the Barataria Office, TTMA Building.

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The Honourable Orville London

Chief Secretary, Tobago House of Assembly
at the Opening of the Tobago Gas Technology Conference 2008.

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Introduction
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) was formally
incorporated in September 2004 following the GovernmentÊs
decision for its establishment in May 2004. The Vision 2020
Draft National Strategic Plan, which explicitly stated the
long-term development course of Trinidad and Tobago, was
laid in Parliament in February 2006. This Plan is based on
five Pillars to ensure the achievement of Âdeveloped nation
statusÊ by Trinidad and Tobago on or before 2020.
These five Pillars are:
1) Developing Innovative People
2) Nurturing a Caring Society
3) Enabling Competitive Business
4) Investing in Sound Infrastructure and
the Environment
5) Promoting Effective Government
A programme of detailed Action Steps to realise
each of the Pillars was published in the Vision 2020
Operational Plan 2007-2010. Subsequently in 2007,
ÂThe Transformation in Progress, 2007 ReportÊ
(hereinafter the Report) was published as the first annual
status report of the Government on the implementation of
8 Vision 2020. It provides an account of the progress being
made towards the achievement of specific targets identified
in the Vision 2020 Operational Plan 2007-2010.
The Report reflects the current National Policy Agenda
of the Government of the day which delineates a common,
integrated framework for action by both the public and
private sectors that coalesces around the five development
pillars.
An assessment can be made with respect to the degree
to which the efforts of UTT, through the establishment of
its various Schools, Institutes and Academies (see sections
3 and 4 for its organisational structure), in its short life are
aligned to these national objectives. In doing so, extracts
of the Report will be reproduced as may be applicable to
UTT, due regard being paid to the fact that only a small
part of UTTÊs programmes is being highlighted in this
Annual Report 2006: other programmes of teaching and
research which are also similarly aligned will be presented
in subsequent Annual Reports.
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The Pillars
Pillar 1: Developing Innovative People
The Report says in part :
i) “…The quality of our human capital is a key determinant in
the achievement of the growth and development targets of
Vision 2020. The objective is to create a large pool of highly
skilled human resources that can adapt to changing work
environments.The new workforce must have an aptitude for
innovation and the assimilation and utilisation of sophisticated
technologies and processes as well as a mix of managerial,
entrepreneurial and research capabilities…. The University
of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), the Community College of
Trinidad and Tobago (CCTT), and the Tamana InTech Park
will be the main drivers of the innovation culture…”;
ii) “…The mainstreaming of science and technology
in schools through universal use of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs) is also being accorded
high priority. The development of computer laboratories, the
provision of multimedia facilities and Internet services and
the inter-connection of school libraries are integral to the
modernisation of the education system…”;
iii) “…The quality dimension of the education system
is being addressed through continuous testing and
assessment, teacher training, curriculum reform, international
benchmarking initiatives…”;
iv) “…Developing innovative people is also being
pursued through efforts to preserve our diverse cultural
heritage and promote cultural products such as music, food,
craft and the arts….”
With respect to i), the formation of UTT in 2004 was
initially based on the foundations of the Trinidad and Tobago
Institute of Technology (TTIT), an engineering training
institution created by the Government in 2001. Since
then, the array and level of engineering and technology
programmes have grown to include postgraduate studies
up to the Ph.D level. Section 9 illustrates the relatively large
number of postgraduate students currently on board with
respect to the engineering and technology streams.
On ii), UTTÊs capability in the ICT stream, falling under
its School of Science, Engineering and Technology, is now
established with several research projects on stream as
section 9 demonstrates. UTT is only one of the national

agencies one other being Evolving Technologies and
Enterprises Development Company Ltd (e Teck), involved
in a coordinated effort in advancing the creation of the
knowledge-based economy.
Regarding iii), the Government has mandated since
2005 that UTT, through its School of Cognition, Learning
and Education, undertake teacher training, averaging an
intake of 800 annually, leading to a four-year BachelorÊs
Degree (see section 5). This has had implications with
respect to the required expenditures on physical facilities,
notwithstanding the administrative transfers of the Valsayn
and Corinth TeachersÊ Colleges under the umbrella of the
University.
Item iv) is being addressed by UTT through a number
of its arms. Its Academy for Arts, Letters, Culture and Public
Affairs, which was established in 2005, undertakes public
outreach programmes as well as cultural research through
the recruitment of Research Fellows (see Section 6).
UTT has established with effect from 2008 the Caribbean
Academy of Fashion and Design (CAFD) to offer Diploma
and Degree programmes in Fashion and Design (see Section
7). Additionally, the Academy of Performing Arts is soon to
be fully functional with effect from September 2009.
Pillar 2: Nurturing a Caring Society
On this Pillar, the Report states in part:
i) “…Vision 2020 puts people at the centre of the development
process. Meeting the basic social needs of all citizens is a
fundamental requirement for improving the quality of their
lives… In terms of the youth population, special attention
is being given to those deemed ‘at risk’, which include the
unemployed and those who have dropped out of school…”;
ii) “….Community development programmes reinforce these
family support initiatives by promoting positive values and
fostering neighbourliness and harmonious living. Poverty
reduction remains a major priority. The latest available data
indicate that poverty fell considerably from 35.9 per cent in
1992 to 16.7 per cent in 2005. Many families suffer from the
inter-generational cycle of poverty and several communities
are under threat because of the high incidence of crime,
inadequate basic amenities and the sense of despair among
young people. To address these issues, short-term social
support services… to move people out of poverty, especially
through the provision of an expanded range of education,
training…”;
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iii) “…Health policy is geared towards promoting wellness and
healthy lifestyles and ensuring access to quality health care
services.While the emphasis continues to be on preventative,
family-based health care at the community level, initiatives are
also being taken to create Centres of Excellence in research
and patient care at the tertiary level with assistance from
Johns Hopkins Medicine International….”
UTT addresses the requirements of i) and ii) through
the structured community programmes that are offered in
particular by: a) its Academy of Sports and Leisure Studies,
formed in 2006, which through the medium of sport,
supported by its scholarship programmes, moves some of
the nationÊs Âat riskÊ youth from the streets into an organised
environment of learning; b) its Centre for Pre-University
Programmes (PUP) and Foundation Courses, under the
School of Cognition, Learning and Education, which takes
in students, who may not have been fully successful at the
GCE ÂOÊ Levels or CXCs, into the classroom to eliminate
that educational ÂgapÊ and prepare them for entry into
the Diploma Programmes of UTT. The PUP has already
won international recognition Getenergy Award 2008,
London; and c) the National Institute of Higher Education,
Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), the outreach
programme of which includes the implementation of
the Service Learning (SL) Concept as part of the course
curriculum of selected programmes. Section 13 gives some
further details of these efforts.
Regarding iii), UTT currently contributes to the Health 9
Sciences Initiative by coordinating the implementation
of several projects being pursued in collaboration with
the world renowned Johns Hopkins University and Johns
Hopkins Medicine groups. As the contracting authority for
the partnership since 2006, the Health Sciences Secretariat
at UTT has developed relationships with the Ministry of
Health and the Regional Health Authorities with a view to
implementing several clinical programmes that will serve as
models for the delivery of care. A cardiovascular services
initiative has already commenced in collaboration with the
North Central Regional Health Authority, and a diabetes
outreach initiative is to follow shortly. Several academic and
research projects are also being undertaken, most notably
being the introduction of a MasterÊs in Health Administration
in 2007.

Pillar 3: Enabling Competitive Business
On this Pillar, the Report states in part:
i) “…The continued development of the energy sector will
produce the resources for strategic investments in the
non-energy sectors. The thrust will be to shift the focus of
production to goods and services with high technology content.
This will require an environment that promotes research
and development (R&D) and facilitates the conversion of
knowledge into high value, marketable goods and services.
The establishment of the Tamana InTech Park and the UTT
will be critical in this respect…”; and
ii) “... New growth areas have been identified within the
energy sector and in seven specific non-energy industries. In
addition, new sources of wealth creation are being explored
in the knowledge and technology intensive industries. The
establishment of the International Financial Centre will spur
the emergence of these industries. At the same time, efforts
will continue to modernise the traditional areas of economic
activity in agriculture, manufacturing and services so they
too can drive innovation and new technology development.
In addition, new business clusters will be developed through
the collaborative efforts of the UTT and the Tamana InTech
Park…”
“Trinidad and Tobago is rightly aiming at using energy resources
to reach ambitious development goals before energy reserves
are exhausted. Efforts are focused on creating conditions for
10 the development of a vibrant and sustainable non-energy sector
that can generate strong output growth in the event of a major
decline in energy prices and/or ahead of the envisaged depletion
of energy resources. Key to this goal is the transformation of
the energy wealth into a balanced combination of external
financial assets, and physical and human capital.”
Source: Statement of an IMF Mission to Trinidad and Tobago,
July 20, 2007
On i), sections 9 and 10 illustrate the intensive research
efforts currently carried out by UTT on aspects of the
energy sector chain: indeed, section 10 focuses on the
research work of the Natural Gas Institute of the Americas
(NGIA), a minor part of the portfolio of which includes the
annual hosting of the Tobago Gas Technology Conference
an international forum for the presentation and discussion
of developments in the Gas Industry.
With respect to ii), particularly as regards the
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modernisation of Âthe traditional areas of economic
activity in agriculture, manufacturing and servicesÊ, UTT
has established the School of Science, Engineering and
Technology which comprises a Centre for Production
Systems.The primary responsibilities of this Centre are the
areas of ÂEntrepreneurship and Commercial StudiesÊ,ÂDesign
and Manufacturing SystemsÊ, and ÂBiotechnology, Agriculture
and Food Production TechnologiesÊ (see section 4). Greater
details of the perspectives and work of this School will be
highlighted in a subsequent Annual Report.
With respect to the Tamana InTech Park in ii), the
construction of UTTÊs flagship Campus at Tamana has
commenced and is expected to be ready for its first intake
of students by September 2011. The establishment of this
Campus with physical proximity to eTeck at the Tamana
InTech Park is one further building block in creating the
knowledge-based economy.
Pillar 4: Investing in Sound Infrastructure
and the Environment
On this Pillar, the Report states in part :
i) “…Infrastructure has an important role to play in
facilitating further economic expansion and improvements
in social conditions. As a result, major investments are being
made to modernise the infrastructure base in keeping with
the demographic and spatial changes that have taken place
over the past decade. …”
In order to carry out its mandate, UTT, as section 13
shows, has had to accelerate the construction of four
new Campuses OÊMeara and Chaguaramas (these two
already in use), Tamana (expected completion late 2010)
and Tobago (expected completion in 2012). In addition,
extensive physical infrastructural expenditures have had to
be incurred on some of the colleges/institutions transferred
by the decisions of the Government under the umbrella
of UTT. Total infrastructural expenditures as at September
2008 amount to TT$0.5 billion (US$1= TT$6.30) with a
further TT$1.8 billion expected to be expended by 2012
(of which the Tamana InTech Campus would be TT$1.0
billion).
The student population has moved from over 1,650 in
2004/5 to over 6,400 in 2008/9 and is expected to reach
12,000 by 2011.
Additionally, under the infrastructure and systems
development component of the Health Sciences Initiative
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(TTHSI) umbrella, HDR Architecture Inc. has been retained
to complete a master plan for services at a replacement
Port of Spain General Hospital, as well as a feasibility study
for a new central Trinidad hospital. Under this project, a
national market analysis for services has been completed
and, through the partnership with Johns Hopkins, personnel
from the Johns Hopkins Hospital are also expected to assist
with implementing a management systems pilot project at
the San Fernando General Hospital.
The relevant technology infrastructure has also had to be
installed at substantial costs with an expansive programme
of implementation planned to be continued with effect
from 2008/9 and related in part to the integrated ÂwiringÊ of
all Campuses, including the Tobago Campus.
Pillar 5: Promoting Effective Government
On this Pillar, the Report states in part:
i) “…A fundamental requirement for achieving Vision 2020 is
institutional transformation. As a consequence, a major
reform strategy for the public sector is being developed.
Already efforts are underway to reform the procurement
system, improve public financial management and modernise
the Central Statistical Office…”
to the University in the development, adaptation and
implementation of its programmes through the mechanism
of Advisory Councils, each of which is chaired by a
Governor of the Board and the membership of which
comprises leaders in their fields of endeavour. Currently,
the Advisory Councils are focused, inter alia, in the areas
of Energy, ICT, Manufacturing, and Maritime Studies (see
section 14 ).
Conclusion
UTT is committed to providing education with a global
vision. Initially, the University focused on Science and
Technology which were identified at the time of its formation
in 2004 as the key, and perhaps sole, training requirements,
given the results of several workforce surveys then. As at
2008, four years later, the institution has worked to introduce
a full spectrum of programme offerings in several areas
linked to the current National Strategic Plan and to provide
alternate avenues for individuals to enter, exit and re-enter
formal education through new articulation options.

UTT continues to refine its organisational structures

and operating systems and procedures. Its governance
practices are reflected in the appointment and operation 11
since 2005 of the various sub Committees (inclusive of a
Board Tenders Committee) of the Board; the establishment
of the Executive Management Group in 2008 to assist the
President in the day-to-day operations of the University;
the continuing recruitment of top-level Academic staff to
execute its training programmes; and its continuing drive
in establishing and maintaining Alliances with institutions,
including top-level Universities, in achieving its objectives
(see sections 3 and 4).
The continuing obligation to satisfy the requirements
of programme and institutional accreditation, inclusive of
those pertaining to the Accreditation Council of Trinidad
and Tobago (ACTT), ensures that the UniversityÊs systems
of academic quality and institutional control are periodically
examined to comply with international standards.
Finally, institutional transformation is continuously
fuelled by academic, professional and community feedback
 „Before there was UTT and a Maritime Centre for Studies, I
was already working out at sea, mainly on Passenger Vessels,
both locally and internationally. I was gearing up to further
my studies within the maritime industry (Navigating Officer)
abroad (England). I was in the U.S. when I learnt about UTT
and its offering of Maritime Navigation schooling with the
same standards of an International Maritime Institution. ThatÊs
when I enrolled at UTT in 2005.
Part of my training as a Merchant Navy Marine Navigating
Officer requires me to train onboard vessels approximately
four months per year. These vessels I trained on were provided
12
by UTT in collaboration with various international shipping
companies trading in and out of Trinidad and throughout the
world, such as Exmar Shipping/Suez LNG (LPG tankers) and
BG British Gas (LNG tanker).
I must say all my voyages were enjoyable and it assisted me
greatly with my practical phase of studies.
Also being on international vessels you meet people from
all over the world and learn more about their culture, as well
as being able to market yours (Ambassador for Trinidad and
Tobago). IÊve sailed with over 16 different nationalities between
2006 and 2008.‰
DAYNE SEECHARAN

Year 4,
Diploma in Maritime Operations
(Navigation)

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Significant Milestones 2006

In the context of the rapid expansion of student intake,

the widening expansion of programme choices available to
students and the organisational developments required to
meet the growth challenges in fulfilling the mandate of the
Government, three of the many significant achievements of
the University for the academic year 2005/6 are hereunder
highlighted. An underlying lesson of such achievements is
that the rapid development of tertiary education capabilities
and facilities is not an inexpensive venture.

We are pleased to submit our Second

Annual Report 2006 at this time and,
following the method we adopted in the
First Annual Report 2005 where we
reported on the more recent events
of the University up to the period
June 2008, this Report will in addition
principally outline the more recent
events of the University up to the period
September 2008.
14

Kenneth Julien,T.C. (Professor Emeritus) President

i) Campus Development

a) the completion within 24 months of the

construction of our first new Campus at OÊMeara, i.e.
Construction of the Main Campus Building (125,000
square feet) and Construction of the Graduation
Pavilion and Services Block (31,000 square feet) at a
cost of TT$138.6 million (US$22 million); or at less
than TT$900 (US$140) per square foot.

As at September 2008, a further phase of this Campus

development was completed, i.e. the Construction of the
Administration Building (25,000 square feet) at a cost of
TT$16.7 million (US$2.7 million), bringing the overall cost
to date of all three phases to $155.3 million (US$24.7
million), or TT$858 (US$136) per square foot, which is

materially below the current national average of TT$1,450
per square foot.
The OÊMeara Campus is meant to accommodate 1,000
students of the University.
b) the completion within 15 months of the Phase 1
construction of the Chaguaramas Campus (80,963
square feet) at a cost of TT$51.1 million (US$8
million), or TT$631.15 (US$100) per square foot, which
included construction of workshops, classrooms, library,
fireground, training pool, pavilion, tuck shop/cafeteria,
server room, washrooms, utilities, circulation areas, jetty,
lifeboat davits and related infrastructure.
As at September 2008, Phase 2 of this Campus
development is just about complete and comprises
advanced training facilities, accommodation for participants
(up to 54) in professional training programmes, simulator
rooms, auditorium, offices, classrooms, staff common room,
meeting rooms, kitchen, cafeteria, laundry facilities, sick
bay, washrooms, circulation areas, and related internal and
external infrastructure.
Estimated final costs of this phase for 60,730 square feet
is TT$68.5 million (US$11 million) or TT$1,128 (US$179)
per square foot, to bring the overall cost to date of both
Phases 1 and 2 to TT$119.6 million (US$18.9 million); or
TT$844 (US$134) per square foot, which is materially
below the current national average rate of TT$1,450 per
square foot for this class of building.
The Chaguaramas Campus is meant to accommodate
600 full-time and 400 part-time students of the University.
ii) Alliances
In the pursuit of its mandate the University entered
into several collaborative arrangements with
internationally recognised Universities. Such partner-
ships yield enormous benefits to both students and
Faculty. During the academic year 2005/6, there were
four specific academic collaborative agreements which
UTT actively managed: Cambridge University (July 2005),
Johns Hopkins Medicine International (February 2006),
the Technical University of Denmark (April 2006), and
The University of Texas at Austin (August 2006).
The alliance with the Cambridge University concentrates
primarily on a MasterÊs programme in Industrial Innovation,
Entrepreneurship and Management. As at September 2008,
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this programme has already produced 19 graduates with
a range of practical business and industry techniques/
methods which make them immediately marketable. A
further 18 students are at present enrolled. It has led to
the enhancement of UTTÊs technological capabilities and
improvement of industrial research collaboration between
UTT and the manufacturing industry. In a real sense, this
programme is transformational in that it follows through on
the Cambridge University Study pertaining to strategies for
reshaping hydrocarbon-based economies into manufacturing
economies.
Our relationship with the University of Texas at Austin is
ongoing and focuses on Energy studies, generally. In the area
of Petroleum Engineering, an international collaboration
agreement has allowed for the expansion of the engineering
education opportunities for students in Trinidad and
Tobago. There are at present over 90 students registered
in the BachelorÊs Programme; and the academic year
ended September 2008 would witness its first graduating
class. Another key area of the collaboration relates to the
establishment of the Natural Gas Institute of the Americas.
To date, there are over 40 students enrolled in
the MasterÊs in Health Administration which is jointly
developed with personnel sourced from Johns Hopkins
Medicine International (JHMI). This Alliance has led to the
establishment of the Caribbean Herbal Medicine Research
Institute to which JHMI would be providing advisory services.
This collaboration is designed to lead to the creation of
Clinical Centres of Excellence, Research Institutes, and
general assistance in health sector reform. 15
Collaboration in the fields of Chemical Process
Technology and Bio-Process Technology has been formalised
with the Danish Technical University. The key deliverable is
the provision of assistance in the teaching of the Processing
Engineering Professional Degree as well as the development
of research in bio-processing through the development of
a Pilot Plant which currently is under construction and
aimed at producing single cell protein from natural gas or
methanol.
iii) Organisational Development
(a) Establishment of HR and Student Affairs
Functions (2006)
The year saw the formal establishment of an HR and
Student Affairs function to oversee the anticipated rapid
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growth of staff recruitment, both academic and corporate,
and student enrolment through the appointment of a Vice
President. On the academic side, the post of Provost had
already been filled through the appointment of Prof K.D.
Srivastava in 2004.
The data below depict the rapid growth, in excess of
100 per cent in respect of both staff and student numbers,
between 2006 and 2008:
Student enrolment for the academic year 2008/9 is expected
to be in excess 6,400 following the intake of the third cohort of
students for the B.Ed programme in January 2009.
Greater details of our Programmes will be outlined in
the Report of the Provost in section 4 following, but suffice
it to say that over the four-year period the University has
placed increasing emphasis on Postgraduate Studies and
Research (more details are provided in sections 9 and 10).

(a) (i) Numbers of staff, corporate and academic, Second Graduation Ceremony (2006)
by classification
In November 2006, the University hosted its second
Total staff numbers, both corporate and academic, as at graduation ceremony. Three hundred and forty students
September 2008 stood at over 1,300 up from the starting received Degrees and Diplomas, wearing specially designed
position as at November 2006 of marginally over 500, and gowns featuring a stylised Moriche Palm. To commemorate
are analysed as follows: its second graduation exercise, the University awarded
Honorary Doctorates to the following:
2006 2008 2006 2008
Nov Sep Nov Sep i) Ms. Althea McNish Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts.
Level Academic Corporate
Ph.D 32 77 2 3 ii) Mr. John La Rose Esq. Honorary Doctor of Letters,
posthumously.
MasterÊs 79 204 13 46
Postgraduate Ms. McNish was born in Trinidad and Tobago and
Diploma 0 7 0 6 graduated from the Royal College of Arts in 1968 with
BachelorÊs 57 147 44 131 the Diploma of Design. Her many awards include i) being
Other 38 171 239 526 appointed a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers
TOTAL 206 606 298 712 (UK) and ii) being awarded the Chaconia Gold Medal in
16 1976 by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for long and
meritorious service to Art and Design.
Of the Academic staff as at September 2008, 20
Mr. La Rose, born in 1927, was a graduate of St MaryÊs
were full Professors. The Profiles of the Senior Staff as at
College,Trinidad and Tobago, and was actively involved in
September 2008 (see section 15) reveal the full scale and
national politics in the early 1950s before migrating to
depth of international experience, mixed with a significant
the UK where, as writer and poet, publisher and political
proportion of local staff at the graduate level, available to
activist, his contribution to the development of Black
execute the UniversityÊs mandate.
cultural expression in the UK flourished. He was a founder
of the New Beacon Bookshop, which in 1966 was the first
(a) (ii) Numbers of students by level as at September
Black Publishing House/Bookshop in Britain, and the Black
2006/2008
Parents Movement in the mid 1970s in the battle against
racism in the British education systems.
2006 2008
Postgraduate 55 251
Undergraduate 1,456 2,537 Financial Review 2006
Diploma 1,127 2,011
Certificate 100 133 The Government continued to adequately provide for the
Pre-University Programme 199 761 funding of the UniversityÊs capital and recurrent financial
2,937 5,693 needs for the year.
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The financial surplus for the year was TT$2.8 million
resulting in accumulated Reserves for the two-year period
2004-2006 of TT$13.5 million. Staff costs increased from
TT$21.5 million in 2005 to TT$51.6 million in 2006
with the recurrent contributions from the Government
increasing by TT$26.6 million to TT$96.8 million in 2006.
The Industry Liaison and Professional Education Unit (ILPE),
the commercial training arm of the University, continued to
perform well in generating a surplus of TT$2.5 million, last
yearÊs surplus being TT$3.3 million.
Programme in Health Administration to students located
in Tobago. In addition, the Pre-University Programme is
being offered at Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive School.
Until a UTT Campus is constructed, a UTT Office is being
established at SangsterÊs Hill Mall, Scarborough.
The design of the new UTT Campus planned for Tobago
is currently in the final stages of completion. It is anticipated
that construction can begin in 2009. The location of this
Campus is still to be finalised. In addition to facilities for
teaching and research, the UTT Tobago Campus will include

ALLANA CHIN LEUNG FATT

Year 4, B.Sc. Manufacturing Engineering

„I am currently a fourth and final year B.Sc. Manufacturing Engineering student at

The University of Trinidad and Tobago. I always had a passion about machines, their
design, and ways of how I can improve them. After A-levels, I wanted to further
my knowledge in this field, after which I intended to establish my own business.
I chose to further this passion at UTT because it provided an impressive B.Sc.
Degree Programme and an excellent learning environment that incorporates and
encourages both manufacturing designing and entrepreneurship.
My stay at UTT thus far has been one of no disappointments and no regrets.
The Âhands-onÊ learning and industrial work experience during the course of the
programme has been exceptional in enhancing the theory I learnt in the classroom.
This type of learning has greatly improved my interpersonal and industrial skills,
which will be to my advantage. Upon graduating from UTT in 2009, I look forward
to using this advantage to boost my professional life as an engineer, and have a
positive impact on the Manufacturing Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.‰
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Capital funding from the Government amounted to
TT$194.7 million which funded the increase in capital
expenditures of TT$183.7 million, resulting in an increase in
the net assets base of the University from TT$300.2 million
to TT$491.3 million as at the end of the year.
Developments as at September 2008
(A) Further Campus Developments
Tobago
UTT has commenced activities in Tobago by utilising
videoconferencing facilities for delivery of a MasterÊs Degree
a Visitors Centre focusing on displays related to marine life
and the environment.
Tamana InTech Park
Construction of the new UTT Main Campus at Tamana
InTech Park commenced in June 2008. This Campus is
expected to be completed in late 2010, for commencement
of academic activity in September 2011. Expected student
intake is 2,500.
The first phase of this Campus comprises 17 buildings
with a total area of approximately 40,000 square metres.
The entire complex utilises modern architectural design
and landscaping that will represent a model for future
infrastructural development of Trinidad and Tobago.

Point Fortin
In December 2007, UTT and Atlantic LNG entered into
a formal agreement to offer educational programmes over
two phases as a strategic response to meeting the education
and training needs of Point Fortin and its environs. Phase
I involved the delivery at a temporary centre of a one-
year Pre-University Programme (PUP) designed towards
preparing students without the relevant CXC passes for
entry into UTT Diploma programmes. Phase 2 involves
the establishment of a Point Fortin campus which will offer
both the PUP and several Engineering Diploma programmes
related to the needs of Atlantic LNG and other companies
operating in the Southwest Peninsula of Trinidad and
Tobago.
Projected enrolment for the Campus in the first year
of operations is approximately 300 students of which 50
are expected to pursue the PUP and 250 the Diploma
programmes. The site for the Campus has already been
identified and construction activities are expected to
commence in 2009 with capital expenditure being funded
by Atlantic LNG. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago
is expected to fund the recurrent expenditure on the
commencement of classes.
(B) Update on Institutional Alignments
Government decided that commencing 2004 the
18 functions of a number of institutions should cease and
that UTT should assume responsibility for these functions
and deliver them, suitably enhanced and upgraded, for the
benefit of the nation.
In 2006, the two-year TeachersÊ Diploma delivered at
the Corinth and Valsayn TeachersÊ Colleges was brought to
an end and, in its place, UTT began the delivery of a four-
year Bachelor of Education programme. In that same year,
the functions of the San Fernando Technical Institute (SFTI)
and the John S. Donaldson Technical Institute (JSDTI) were
reorganised with these institutions becoming the sites for
the delivery of the National Engineering Technician Diploma
(NETD) programmes by UTT.
The Diploma programmes originally delivered by the
Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry
(ECIAF ) have been enhanced and expanded and are now
being delivered by UTT. Planning has begun for the delivery
of a BachelorÊs programme in Biosciences, Agriculture
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
and Food Technology in September, 2009. The mandated
acquisition still in the process of full implementation, of
the resources at the Sugarcane Feed Centre, the Research
Division of the Centeno Experimental Station and the Aripo
Livestock Station are all in consonance with these plans.
The functions of the Caribbean Industrial Research
Institute (CARIRI) and the Insititute of Marine Affairs (IMA)
are to be rationalised following the creation of Caribbean
Industrial and Technical Services Limited (CITSL) and the
launching of the Marine Sciences teaching and research
programmes at UTT. CITSL should begin operations in early
2009 and the launch of the Marine Sciences programmes is
scheduled for September 2009. The current operations of
NIHERST are also scheduled to be concluded by early 2009,
with the key functions aligning themselves with programmes
and activities already in place at UTT. The operations of the
Caroni Research Station (RESS) have been incorporated
under UTT; and negotiations for absorption are continuing
with respect to the engineering, tool and die functions of
the Metal Industries Company Limited (MIC).
(C) Organisational Development
Given the very rapid expansion of our recruitment
drive over the last two years when 700 new employees
were brought on board, we undertook two initiatives to
ensure the proper management of this growth process:
both a Performance Management System and an Employee
Satisfaction Survey were introduced in late 2008. Firstly, the
decision was taken that, by the end of 2008, every employee
completing at least one year of full-time continuous service
with the University would have a performance appraisal
completed.
Secondly, UTT undertook its first Employee Satisfaction
Survey, utilising the skills of a local consultant to provide
an opportunity for all our academic and corporate staff
to give valuable feedback on key areas impacting on
their performance and productivity at the University.
These areas included, inter alia, employee engagement,
strategic alignment, work organisation and corporate social
responsibility. The majority of employees responded to
the online and paper questionnaire, thereby providing UTT
with valuable data to inform future strategies for improving
the level of employee satisfaction and overall productivity.
Both these initiatives were undertaken within the
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context of our ongoing human development programmes had to be sourced from outside of Trinidad and Tobago,
provided to the academic and corporate staff through given the specialised nature of the programmes offered,
the mechanisms of financial educational assistance and with the concomitant requirement to find appropriate
scholarships for advanced learning: financial educational accommodation in a very buoyant real estate market for
assistance to staff doubled from 33 in 2006 to 67 in 2008, such staff; with the rapid institutional growth has come the
with over 70 per cent of such qualifying staff pursuing need for an accelerated programme of recruitment of local
undergraduate and postgraduate studies; and between staff within the context of a current economic environment
2006 and 2008, six scholarships were granted to deserving described as being of Âfull employmentÊ.
students. The following sections of the Annual Report give a
concise insight of some of the initiatives being pursued by
(D) Technology Perspectives the University: we will continue to give further reviews
of other aspects of our activities in subsequent Annual
Reports.
UTT has long recognised the strategic importance of
Information and Communications Technology in achieving
its goal of ÂEducation with a Global VisionÊ. To this end, it
has heightened its programme at an estimated cost in
excess of TT$35 million, commencing 2008/9 in pursuing
the upgrading and implementation of high capacity Internet
access and electronically linking all its Campus locations in
Trinidad and Tobago. This basic infrastructure is intended to
facilitate critical research with international partners and
research laboratories, as well as provide the capability to
collaborate internally and externally through modern state-
of-the-art videoconferencing and telecommunications.
Students will benefit from Campus-wide wired and
wireless access to UTTÊs online learning resources,
international library subscriptions and connectivity to the
Internet, whether in the classroom, dormitory or in common
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areas on Campus. UTT will be able to provide opportunities
for students anywhere in Trinidad and Tobago, and in fact
the world, to participate in its educational programmes
remotely, and delivery of teaching and learning in a cost-
effective efficient manner. All of these facilities are being
planned and implemented to integrate with our Signature
Campus at Tamana when it comes onstream in 2010.

Conclusion

In fulfilling the GovernmentÊs mandate envisioned in the

National Strategic Plan, the University has had to expand
and deepen the range of its educational programmes offered
within a narrow time frame: this has not been, and continues
not to be, an inexpensive venture physical facilities have
had to be newly constructed, and, in some cases, modified
and improved; programme professorial expertise has
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 4.0 REPORT OF THE PROVOST

Teaching Programmes

Programme Structure
Programmes are offered at the following levels:

Ć Pre-University Programme allows students

to upgrade their qualifications to basic entry grade for
Certificate and Diploma programmes.
Ć Certificate Programmes One-year training
programmes from CXC level to prepare students for
very specific employment situations.

Notwithstanding the fact that it is only four years

old, UTT is moving quickly towards being a Research-
based University, with teaching programmes devised
to provide trained graduates to contribute to the
more important areas of national development. Its
programmes are specifically designed to maximise
access to tertiary education, and to provide vertical
integration, where appropriate, to allow for students
to attain their ultimate level in accordance with ability
and personal choice. The organisational structure of
the Academic function is structured along sectoral
lines as shown in Figure 1, this approach allowing for
a more multidisciplinary approach to both programme
delivery and the organisation of the various research
programmes. 21

Professor David McGaw

Ć Diploma Programmes Sub Professional/
Provost
Technician level programmes.
Ć Bachelor’s Programmes Full Professional degree
programmes.
Ć M.Sc Programmes Taught Postgraduate
programmes in specific areas of national need.
Ć M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes Research-based
degrees.

The Certificate, Diploma and BachelorÊs programmes

normally contain a Co-Op (industrial attachment) element.
The status of the current teaching programmes
are described under the various Schools/Academies in
accordance with the organisational chart.

Pre-University Programme
The Pre-University Programme was first offered in
2007/8 to allow students the opportunity to achieve the
standard for moving into the mainstream programmes.
Registration for the 2008/9 academic year is in excess of
700.
School for Science, Engineering and Technology
The offerings at the different levels may be summarised
as follows:
i) One Certificate Programme in Process Operations
ii) Ten National Engineering Technician Diploma (NETD)
Programmes in the various Engineering and IT
Disciplines
iii) Maritime Diploma programmes training both Deck
Officers and Engineering Officers
iv) Four Diploma programmes in Agriculture and Forestry
v) BASc/M.Eng programmes in seven Engineering and IT
disciplines.
The three-year BASc (Bachelor of Applied Science) and
four-year M.Eng Programmes were introduced for the first
time in the 2008/9 Academic Year, and are offered both
Full Time and Part Time. They replaced the four-year B.Sc
programmes for which the first graduates will be produced
in 2009, and the programmes phased out by 2010.
The B.Tech (with UWI) and B.Eng programmes which
22 are at the Incorporated Engineer level are being phased out
over the next two years.
In excess of 3,000 students are registered in these
programmes in the 2008/9 academic year.
School for Learning, Cognition and Education
The four-year B.Ed programme was initiated at the
behest of the Ministry of Education in September 2006, with
an intake of ~400 students at each of the two campuses,
Valsayn and Corinth. However, because of space limitations
at these campuses the second cohort had to be limited to
two groups of 200, these being located at JSDTI and SFTI
for the 2007/8 academic year. Since the necessary additional
space at Valsayn and Corinth campuses will not be available
until January 2009, the entry of the third cohort has been
deferred until that time.
There were 1,375 registered students in the B.Ed
programme in 2007/8; however, it is expected that this will
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increase to a number in excess of 2100 students from the
second semester of 2008/9.
The Academies
The Academy for Sports and Leisure Studies The
Certificate in Sports Studies was initiated in the 2007/8
Academic year with Sports Scholars specifically chosen
for their potential for success in the major sports. Two
new cohorts, one for a new set of Sports Scholars, and
another for general admission, were admitted for 2008/9. In
addition, a new BachelorÊs programme in Sports Studies was
offered for the 2008/9 Academic Year with the graduates
from the 2007/8 Certificate programme taking up places,
together with new students from general admission. These
programmes are located at the SFTI Campus.
The Caribbean Academy for Fashion and Design
Two Diploma Programmes and a BachelorÊs programme in
Fashion and Design were devised and approved during the
2007/8 Academic Year and introduced at the JSDTI campus
in September 2008. There are 84 students registered on
these programmes in 2008/9.
The Academy for the Performing Arts Teaching
programmes in the Performing Arts (Theatre, Music and
Dance) will be initiated after completion of the National
Centre for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain. In the
meantime, programmes are being developed and teaching
staff are being recruited.
Postgraduate Studies and Research
Postgraduate Teaching Programmes
The following MasterÊs programmes were operated during
the 2007/8 academic year:
Environmental Science and Management
Health Administration (with Johns Hopkins University,
USA)
Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management
(with Cambridge University, UK)
Information and Communications Technology
Maritime Management (with Southampton Solent
University, UK)
Petroleum Engineering (with the University of Texas,
Austin, USA)

A number of these programmes utilised international
partners, as identified in brackets.
There were over 200 registrations on these programmes
for the 2008/9 academic year.
Research Programmes
In its quest towards being a research-based University,
UTT has initiated a number of research programmes, with
students registered for the award of MasterÊs and Ph.D
degrees. UTT recognises the importance of multidisciplinary
research and has, since its inception, been developing a
number of research groups in specific areas associated with
national development as follows:
Biomedical Engineering
Biosciences and Agriculture
Education
Energy Systems, with emphasis on Green and
Renewable Energy
Environmental Health and Safety
Herbal Medicine (with Johns Hopkins University, USA)
ICT
Literary and Cultural Studies
Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering
Natural Gas Institute of the Americas
(with the University of Texas, Austin, USA)
Of particular note is the construction of a Pilot Plant
at the Point Lisas Campus for evaluating the production
of Single Cell Protein from Natural Gas or Methanol.
This is being done in collaboration with the National
Energy Corporation Ltd (NEC), Evolving Technologies and
Enterprises Development Company Ltd (e Teck), the Danish
Technical University, and the UNIBIO company, also from
Denmark. It is anticipated that the plant will be installed in
the second quarter of 2009.
In addition, the Academy for Arts, Letters, Culture and
Public Affairs has eight Distinguished Research Fellows
carrying out research on a wide range of cultural topics of
national importance:
Hidden Cultures French Creole/History and
Culture of Sugar/First Peoples/Ramleela
Visual Arts
History of Media
Entrepreneurship
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The research work of UTT is disseminated nationally
through the Public Lecture Series, the organisation of
conferences and also through the Fellows gatherings of
the Academy for Arts, Letters, Culture and Public Affairs.
The Third Tobago Gas Technology Conference (TGTC)
held October 07 to 10 2008 was a great success, attracting
scholars and practitioners from around the world.
Graduate Output 2005-2007
and Projections for Enrolment
Between 2005 and 2007, UTT graduated over 1,300
students mostly at the Diploma level. Over the coming
years, there will be an increase, not only in the numbers
of students graduating, but also in the distribution of
qualifications to include larger numbers of BachelorÊs,
MasterÊs and Doctoral awards.
At the commencement of the 2008/9 academic year,
the UniversityÊs student body totalled in excess of 5,600
students which will increase to well over 6,400 with Cohort
3 (an additional 800) of the B.Ed programme entering the
system in January 2009. Projected growth to 2012, with
the completion of the main Campus at Tamana, is expected
to be 12,000.
This increase in growth will be fuelled by the natural
expansion of existing programmes and the introduction of
new programmes in the following areas:
Biosciences, Agriculture and Food Technology
Commerce Studies 23
Criminology and Public Safety
Energy Studies
Performing Arts
Registration and Accreditation Status
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
(ACTT) requires that all tertiary level institutions operating
in Trinidad and Tobago be registered under the Act governing
the ACTT. UTT was formally registered by the ACTT in
June 2008.
A Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit has been
set up in order to ensure that all programmes conform
to the highest Quality Standards and are in accordance
with the UniversityÊs Regulations. It should be noted that
a programme may only qualify for accreditation after it
has graduated its first cohort of students. Given the year
of its incorporation (2004), only UTTÊs Diploma (not
 REPORT OF THE PROVOST

for accreditation) and Bachelor of Applied Engineering

Programmes have produced graduates. Two of these
BachelorÊs programmes (offered jointly with the Faculty of
Engineering, UWI) have already received accreditation from
the Institute of Engineering and Technology (UK).
Discussions have been held with international engineering
accreditation bodies in the UK, USA and Canada, as well
as German accreditation bodies, to determine the most
appropriate fit for accrediting the various professional
programmes of UTT. Wherever applicable, the University
will also consider accreditation for its non-engineering
programmes.

Katrina London
Year 2, Diploma in Agriculture

„I am from Tobago and my ultimate goal being at UTT is to

become a veterinarian, majoring in medicine.
At the ECIAF Campus of UTT many upgrades have been
done for a better functional environment for both students
and staff. When my studies are complete and I leave UTT, I will
take with me the memories of having met lovely and friendly
co-students, not to mention the various activities that have
made our stay and friendships exciting.
To anyone wishing to come to study at UTT, please come
with an open mind and you must be willing and able to work
hard, get up early, study hard, be responsible, overcome lots of
challenges, not forgetting to make a lot of sacrifices.‰

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 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

Figure 1.

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5.0
Background
The University was given a mandate for Teacher Education
by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) in
December 2005 which accepted the recommendations
of the Draft Interim Report of the Working Committee
on Teacher Education and agreed to the transfer of the
Teacher Training Colleges at Valsayn and Corinth to the
University. Under these new arrangements, teachers at all
levels of the educational system early childhood, primary
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Professor Jeannette Morris
and secondary had the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor
of Education (B.Ed) four-year Degree in a number of
specialisations combining general core courses, disciplinary
content areas, pedagogy and practical field experience.
This approach was based on the premise that the
foundation for tertiary education is laid in early childhood
centres and primary and secondary schools so that
the education of teachers who are responsible for
educating students in these institutions was of paramount
importance. This is consonant with UTTÊs vision of being a
leading university recognised for excellence and meeting
national objectives by producing graduates to drive national
aspirations.
THE SCHOOL OF COGNITION,
LEARNING AND EDUCATION
The objectives of the B.Ed programme are:
To provide degree programmes for early childhood,
primary and secondary school teachers which would
enable them to fulfil national educational goals
To encourage research into social and educational
issues, the findings of which would inform educational
policy and practice
To provide a student-centred environment which
would encourage the pursuit of academic excellence
as well as high moral and ethical standards
To strengthen the links between the classroom, the
community and industry, e.g. through community
service and school/industry partnerships
To provide continuing professional development for
staff in order to create a cadre of qualified professionals
able to provide academic leadership and engage in
research and development activities
To engage in innovative pedagogies and the promotion
of multidisciplinary and curriculum integration
To ensure expanded access to tertiary education for a
diverse student body.
The graduates of the B.Ed programme are expected to
have:
Deep knowledge of the content required by the
national curriculum at all levels
Sound pedagogical knowledge
Ability to plan effectively for instruction
Skill in the design and use of various assessment
tools
Effective management of classrooms
Knowledge of student/school environment
Professionalism
The programme was started in October 2006 with an
intake of 742 full-time students and 175 part-time students.
All students follow a common first year of general education
courses before selecting an area of specialisation which
they pursue along with pedagogy and field experience over
the next three years. In the academic year 2007/2008 eight
specialisations were offered:
Early Childhood Care and Education
Primary Education
English Language and Literature (Secondary)

Agricultural Science (Secondary)
Integrated Science (Secondary)
Mathematics (Secondary)
Social Studies (Secondary)
Special Needs Education
For the academic year September 2008/2009 two new
specialisations are being introduced: i) Physical Education
in conjunction with the Academy of Sports and Leisure
Studies and ii) Technical-Vocational Education in the area of
Business Studies.The total enrolment as of September 2008
is 1,375 students (these numbers do not include the full-
time intake of an additional 800 students which has been
deferred to January 2009).
Students are offered a range of co-curricular activities
in Sport such as cricket, basketball, and football. Cultural
activities are not neglected and students celebrate national
festivals such as Eid and Divali and a choir of staff and
students presents an annual Christmas concert.
One of the continuing challenges experienced is in the
recruitment of the necessary qualified staff. It has been
difficult to recruit staff in some areas and the University has
not been able to bring staff on board as quickly as they are
needed.The current staff complement is 112. Of these there
are two professors, four associate professors,16 assistant
professors, two research associates and 88 instructors.
Lack of space is also a serious limitation which is being
addressed by construction of prefabricated buildings at
Valsayn and Corinth. Because of the lack of space, incoming
students have had to be located at the John Donaldson
Technical Institute and the San Fernando Technical Institute
in September 2008. The 2009 full-time intake has had
to be deferred to January 2009 until the new building is
completed. However the existing infrastructure at Valsayn
and Corinth is continuously being upgraded and additional
facilities provided.
Postgraduate Programme
In fulfilment of UTTÊs goal to become a centre of excellence
in research and development, 13 students have been
accepted to do the Ph.D. Priority was given to members
of staff who wished to upgrade their qualifications and
who wished to pursue research in areas considered crucial
to the education system such as, inter alia, mathematics,
educational technology and literacy.
THE SCHOOL OF COGNITION,
LEARNING AND EDUCATION
Research
Staff members are involved in carrying out research linked
to their practice and several members have attended
conferences and presented papers. An in-house monthly
seminar series to stimulate discussion of research and to
give opportunities to staff members to present their work
before their peers is scheduled to start in the last quarter
2008.
Future Directions
The projected student intake is 800 annually so that a
four-year cohort is projected to be 3,200 students This
requires a concomitant increase in staffing, especially as the
methodology used for delivery is small group instruction.
The offerings are to be increased with new specialisations
coming on stream. For the 2009/2010 academic year, the
projected new offerings are secondary specialisations in
Spanish, Biology and Information Technology.
With the completion of the new buildings there will be
air-conditioned and well-equipped classrooms with facilities
for the Visual Arts, Dance/Drama, Music etc., a multimedia
lab and an additional computer lab.
Expansion of the postgraduate programme and
development of graduate courses are also projected, as well
as the introduction of a MasterÊs Programme. The forging
of links with foreign institutions for collaborative research
projects and faculty and student exchanges is also being 27
pursued.
Despite the rapid growth of the programme, systems
are being put in place to ensure quality of instruction.
Courses are being reviewed and benchmarked against
what is being done regionally and internationally. Quality
of delivery is being monitored and staff development is
actively encouraged. Many staff members are enrolled in
higher degree programmes at UTT, UWI and overseas
Universities. With the programmes we have, we are
confident that our graduates will make a difference when
they go out into the school system as they will have been
prepared for the important task of educating children of
the twenty-first century.
 MELANIE MATHEWS
Year 3, Bachelor of Education

„Choosing to pursue my BachelorÊs Degree was by far one of the

most important decisions that I have made to date.
I am an early childhood educator and previous to attending UTT,
I did my Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education at the
University of the West Indies distance education centre. This is the
field that I have grown to love and am focused on. I found out that
there was a Bachelor of Education programme offered at UTT that
allowed for specialisation in early childhood education. This seemed
very attractive and catered to my educational needs.
Attending UTT has enhanced my educational goals, because it
has given me the tools I need to do my job. I love children and I want
to make a difference in their lives. I am already using the things I have
earned from my completed courses, allowing me to create a fun
and stimulating teaching environment to develop holistic, life-long
28 learners.‰
VICTORIA RAVELLO-HOSTEN
Year 3, Bachelor of Education

„This is what The University of Trinidad and Tobago has taught me so far:
I have been an educator for the past 12 years, and there are three reasons why
I did not hesitate in choosing UTT for advancing my career in higher education
and learning cognition:
1. My former principal encouraged me to pursue my BachelorÊs Degree in
Education at this institution. UTT made it convenient for me as a working
person to attend the programme on a part-time basis.
2. The Government has assured ÂFree Tertiary Education for allÊ. They also
ensured that the staff and facilities are of a high quality; and that the degree
that is conferred is internationally recognised.
3. The BachelorÊs Degree of Education Programme at UTT will not only enhance
my career goals and opportunities, but personally equip me to be a better
facilitator for our future that is, the nationÊs children; for when we engage
children in Socratic learning, they learn how to learn as they learn.‰
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 THE ACADEMY AT UTT FOR
6.0 ARTS, LETTERS, CULTURE
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Academy at UTT for Arts, Letters, Culture and

Public Affairs (hereafter referred to as The Academy) was
established on the basis of an Advisory Council Report
submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Governors of
The University of Trinidad and Tobago on February 28, 2005.
The members of the Advisory Council were:

Mr. Ian ÂTeddyÊ Belgrave

Mr. Gerard Besson
Mr. Rawle Gibbons
Ms. Merle Hodge
Mr. R. Barry McComie
Dr. Kirk Meighoo
Professor Kenneth Ramchand
Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj (Raviji) (Chairman)

Since its establishment in 2005,The Academy has defined

itself as an Institute for Advanced Study and Research,
dedicated to rediscovering the aspects of the cultures of
the Region that have been hidden, repressed and neglected
or presented in a discourse that all too often misrepresents
value and significance. To carry out its work,The AcademyÊs
second emphasis is learning from the communities
whose culture it is researching; and through its outreach
programmes, reporting back to these communities and to
the general public at regular intervals through its public
lecture series.
The AcademyÊs activities between 2005 and 2006
included the selection and appointment of Fellows, the
30 formulation of specific project proposals within a framework
for the Report and the preparation of an ArchitectÊs Brief
for the construction of a dedicated Academy Building at the
Professor Kenneth Ramchand main UTT Campus at the Tamana InTech Park.
Associate Provost, The Academy at UTT for Arts, Letters, Culture and In 2005-2006, The Academy conducted an Advanced
Public Affairs. Steel Pan Tuning workshop for established practitioners
and devised a proposal for a Bachelor of Science degree in
the Science and Technology of Music (with special reference
to Pan). A conference on Ramleela was held to discover
where the emphasis should lie in the development of
Indian Cultural Studies and similar attempts were made to
reach out to the African cultural elements. These activities
included a lecture on ÂThe Significance of African Heritage
in the CaribbeanÊ by distinguished researcher Professor
Maureen Warner-Lewis, within a series of four lectures
called The Classical and The Contemporary. One of the
highlights of the public lectures was ÂThe Caribbean in a
Global World An Urgent Need for VisionÊ at the Central
 THE ACADEMY AT UTT FOR
ARTS, LETTERS, CULTURE
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Bank Auditorium by Dr. Randall Robinson. Although this A. Public Lecture Series
Report is intended to cover mainly the period 2006-2007,
some of the significant AcademyÊs events of 2007-2008 are The AcademyÊs Public Lectures were carried out through a
included in the tables which appear later in this Report. number of Lecture Series:
The first Research Fellow was appointed in November
1. The Research Fellows’ Series (RFS) is a series in
2006. At present, there are eight Fellows appointed to The which Fellows present their work to the public. The
Academy and two UTT staff members, Dr. Hollis Liverpool Series is extended to include other researchers in the
and Mr. Mario Lewis, who are housed in The Academy. society and abroad whose endeavours are in keeping
with the objectives of The Academy.
The Research Fellows appointed and their research areas
are: 2. The Living Artists’ Series (LAS) is based upon
the work of the Honorary Distinguished Fellows of the
Dr. Brinsley Samaroo (The Hidden Cultures Project: University, but includes lectures and performances by
The History and Culture of Distinguished Achievers in any field who are regarded as
artists and icons. The Honorary Distinguished Fellows
Sugar in Trinidad and Tobago);
are artists, thinkers and performers appointed by the
Board of Governors on the recommendation of The
Mr. Lawrence Scott (The Hidden Cultures Project: Academy.
French-Creole);
3. The Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) includes
Mr. Christopher Cozier (The Visual Arts); persons in any field who have knowledge and expertise
that are of immediate interest to the public.
Ms. Patricia Elie (The Hidden Cultures Project: In 2007 and 2008, two special Series were introduced: the
The First Peoples of Trinidad ÂSaving the Calypso SeriesÊ and the ÂHow I Do My Research
and Tobago); SeriesÊ in which distinguished researchers, in any field, are
invited to talk about their projects: how they carried them
Mr. Peter Harris (The Hidden Cultures Project: out, what resources they found or developed, and what
The First Peoples of Trinidad initiatives, innovations and circumstances forced them to
and Tobago); invent. The latter series was launched by Professor Adel
Sharaf, Vice-Provost, Research and Postgraduate Studies
Dr. Kim Johnson (History of the Print Media (UTT) on Thursday September 18, 2008 and continues on 31
in Trinidad and Tobago); Wednesday October 29, 2008 with a presentation by Mr.
Ray Funk who conducts outstanding Caribbean research,
Dr. Indrani Rampersad (The Hidden Cultures Project: although based in Alaska.
Ramleela in Trinidad and Tobago); The ÂSaving the Calypso SeriesÊ, as proposed by the
President, UTT, is led by Dr. Hollis Liverpool with the
Professor Selwyn Ryan (Entrepreneurship in the 19th assistance of the Associate Provost (Academy). It has so far
Century and early 20th Century featured tributes to giants of the calypso song genre in the
Trinidad). persons of The Mighty Duke, The Mighty Striker, musician
Ed Watson, the Mighty Bomber and musician Cito Fermin.
In this series, the work of the artists is analysed, evaluated
The activities of The Academy for the years 2007 and 2008
and demonstrated, and a material form of appreciation is
may be classified principally in an abridged form under the
presented.
following headings:
As the following Tables 1-4 show, an average of three
lectures per month were delivered in the several lecture
A. Public Lectures series in 2007-2008. In most cases the venue was the
B. Seminars, Symposiums, Workshops and National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)
Training Programmes (Trinidad and Tobago) whose generous partnership is here
C. Publications acknowledged.
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Table 1: The Distinguished FellowsÊ Series

Date Speaker Title of Presentation / Details of Event

2007 Feb 12 Dr. Ray Funk & Dr. Hollis Liverpool Dr. Dust and The Judge: Cricket, Lovely Cricket: Cricket,
Calypso and the 1950 West Indies Tour of England

2007 Mar 01 Professor Laxminarain Sharma Images, Myths and Symbols in the 21st Century

2007 Mar 07 Professor Maureen Warner-Lewis The Significance of African Heritage in

Trinidad and Tobago

2007 Mar 08 (Tobago) Professor Ashok Aklujkar The Influence of Sanskrit for the study of languages and
for the people of Trinidad and Tobago

2007 Mar 16 Professor Richard Schechner The Ramleela of Ramnagar

( A 31-Day Performance in Northern India)

2007 Aug 14 Dr. Ray Funk & Dr. Hollis Liverpool Cricket, Lovely Cricket: Cricket, Calypso and
the 1950 West Indies Tour of England

2007 Aug 16 Dr. Ray Funk & Dr. Hollis Liverpool The Road to Independence

2007 Sept 20 Professor Julian Kenny The Reshaping of Icacos Point

2007 Nov 25 Professor Jeff Henry The Trinidad Masquerade: Under the Mask:
Repression, Rebellion and Resistance

32 2008 Mar 20 Dr. Frances Henry The Legend of Pa Nezeer

2008 Sept 25 Dr.Vijay Narinesingh Save a Leg: Reflection on the Diabetic Foot
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Table 2: The Research FellowsÊ Series

Date Speaker Title of Presentation / Details of Event

2007 May 17 Ms. Patricia Elie The Arena ÂMassacreÊ: The Untold Story

2007 May 24 Professor Brinsley Samaroo Sugar & Religion: The Presbyndus

2007 June 14 Mr. Peter Harris Caribs & Arawaks: An Indigenous Story

2007 June 21 Mr. Lawrence Scott Cazabon & His Student: Letters & New Paintings

2007 June 28 Mr. Christopher Cozier Looking Back. LeRoy Clarke & Peter MinshallÊs
engagement of the ÂMonumentalÊ. Discussing the
implications of objectives and actions on the
construction of a historical narrative of visual
expression.

2007 July 05 Ms. Patricia Elie The Arena ÂMassacreÊ: The Untold Story

2007 July 19 Dr. Hollis Liverpool The Disappearing Mask in Calypso

2007 August 09 Professor Brinsley Samaroo Giving voice to the slave woman. Maria Jones of
West Africa, St.Vincent & Trinidad

2007 Sept 06 Mr. Lawrence Scott Cazabon & His Student: Letters & New Paintings

2007 Sept 13 Professor Brinsley Samaroo Sugar & Religion: The Presbyndus
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2007 Nov 22 Dr. Kim Johnson Lecture on The Media

2008 July 03 Dr. Hollis Liverpool Crime, Calypso and Criminal Justice

2008 Aug 20 Dr. Kim Johnson & Frank Luehning Pan Am North Stars⁄

2008 Sept 11 Mr. Lawrence Scott Cazabon, Artist of the Emancipation

2008 Oct 02 Dr. Kim Johnson An Oral & Pictorial History of Pan Problems
and Possibilities

2008 Oct 9 Professor Brinsley Samaroo Sweetness and Power: The Turbulent Career
of Bhadase Sagan Maraj

2008 Oct 16 Dr. Kumar Mahabir The Splendor of Divali

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Table 3: The Living ArtistsÊ Series

Date Speaker Title of Presentation / Details of Event

2008 June 16 Cmdr. Gaylord Kelshall Creating a Museum

Table 4: Public Education Seminars

Date Speaker Title of Presentation / Details of Event

2006 Nov 06 Mr. Randall Robinson The Caribbean in a Globalised World

An Urgent Need for Vision

2006 Nov 10, 11 & 12 Several Talking about Ramleela as we know,

practise and remember it.

2007 Aug 17 Dr. Ray Funk Launch of Exhibition on Moon on a

Rainbow Shawl

2007 Aug 18 Dr. Ray Funk Errol John Conference

2007 Oct 24 Dr. Hollis Liverpool ÂHarps of GoldÊ A Tribute to

The Mighty Duke

2008 July 24 Dr. Hollis Liverpool Tribute to Striker & Ed Watson

2008 Aug 27 Dr. Hollis Liverpool Tribute to Bomber & Cito Fermin

34 2008 Sept 18 Dr. Adel Sharaf The Art of Research, the Science of
Development

The response of the citizenry to these lectures has been encouraging with attendances ranging from 70 to 115.

B. Seminars, Symposiums, Workshops and
Training Programmes
The Academy presented a three-day International
Symposium held in Tobago on The Life and Work
of Distinguished Anthropologist and Historian,
Dr. J. D. Elder in October 2008. This is the first in a
series that would concentrate on the life and work of men
and women who have made major contributions to Trinidad
and TobagoÊs understanding of itself.
Earlier in the year, The Academy held a two-day
symposium and exhibition in partnership with NALIS to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of Errol JohnÊs ÂMoon on a
Rainbow ShawlÊ, the CaribbeanÊs most honoured and most
continuously performed play, which has been presented all
over the world and in different languages, and continues to
be produced somewhere almost every year.
The Academy also staged in San Fernando, Trinidad, the
first International Symposium on Muharram, better known
as Hosay, a re-enactment by some Muslim sects of the
funeral procession of murdered heroes in the battle of
Kerbala. The event has taken on other features in Trinidad
Table 5: Postgraduate Student Research
Research Area
Festivals of Trinidad and Tobago
The Indian Film Industry in Trinidad and Tobago
The Novels of Lawrence Scott
Indian Genealogy Project
The Origins and Growth of Indian Music in Trinidad and Tobago
and Tobago, and, in 1884, was the occasion of a massacre by
the Colonial Authorities. The Academy has had reasonable
meetings with different Islamic sects over their different
perceptions to this event and an argued statement of
position is being constructed. A monument to mark the
significance of the 1884 massacre in TrinidadÊs cultural and
political history has been proposed.
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C. Publications
For the last year, The Academy has been working on the
creation of an Online journal in which the Fellows can
engage in dialogue with other thinkers and researchers at
the University and in the wider community. Work is also
proceeding on the publication of the autobiography of
recent Honorary Doctorate recipient, R.A.C. de Boissiere;
and a book on the Life and Work of the great Trinidad
painter, James Isaiah Boodhoo.
The research of The AcademyÊs Fellows is supplemented
by the work of five Postgraduate students who are
supervised by the Fellows.
At the time of this writing,The Academy is working hard
to press on with the setting up of a National Genealogical
Database and to form an Association of Museums and
Archivists in Trinidad and Tobago. The former was launched
with a lecture by Mr. Shamshu Deen on Tuesday September
23, 2008 accompanied by an exhibition curated by the
National Archives. The latter was inaugurated with a
lecture by Commander Gaylord Kelshall, founder of the
Chaguaramas Military Museum.
Name of Supervisor
Professor Brinsley Samaroo
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Professor Brinsley Samaroo
Professor Kenneth Ramchand
Professor Kenneth Ramchand
Professor Brinsley Samaroo
As a contribution to Research in Medical Sciences at
UTT, there is an active project to locate and collect the
medical records of Caroni workers, and workers in the
oil Industry, stretching over periods long enough to afford
valuable insights into patterns of sickness and disease among
ethnicities.
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Dr. Kim Johnson, UTT Research Fellow, delivers a seminar in

October 2008 entitled ‘An Oral and Pictorial History of Pan –
Problems and Possibilities’.
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SHAMSHU DEEN
Ph.D Student, The Academy for Arts, Letters,
Culture and Public Affairs

„Over the past 25 years I have been involved in

tracing documents of arrival of Indian indentured
ancestors to Trinidad. I have also worked with
other ethnicities in tracing their families.
My proposal to UTT and the National Archives
for the creation of a National Genealogical
Database for Trinidad and Tobago has been
accepted. I have been registered on the Ph.D
programme and I am conducting research in
this field under the supervision of Professor Ken
Ramchand. I have chosen UTT as an institution
that has shown positive support to what
I consider a vital area of promoting national and
educational development.‰
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FASHION AND DESIGN (CAFD)

The goal of the Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design

at UTT (CAFD) is to educate and train aspiring designers
and managers in the art and business of fashion with the
objective of developing a Caribbean fashion industry.
Currently, with effect from September 2008, the Academy
offers a four-year BA (Honours) Degree in Fashion Design
and two-year Diploma programmes in Fashion Design and
in Fashion Management. UTT will ensure that courses of
study are relevant to industry needs and that the quality
of learning and training remains equal to noted fashion
programmes in fashion capitals around the world.

In order to achieve its goals, CAFD has put into place:

Curricula with rigorous classroom teaching,

interactive and interdisciplinary work, and a balance
between visual and liberal studies. It is a structured
programme of learning created to promote analytical,
critical and conceptual development.
Alternative cross-cultural experiences in the education
of its fashion designers and fashion managers. The
Academy proposes an interdisciplinary integration
of courses, projects, field trips, seminars and lectures
38 relevant to both programmes.
A method by which local, regional and international
designers are involved in projects with its students. This
Ms. Carol Mongo will be realised through 1) „Designer Critic‰ projects
CAFD Programme Consultant / Acting Programme Director involving the participation of industry professionals in
ventures with students; 2) students taking part in regional
industry events such as T&T Fashion Week (Trinidad),
Caribbean Fashion Week (Jamaica); and 3) internship
programmes where students gain first-hand experience
working for locally and/or regionally established design
firms and manufacturers.

CAFD ă The Project
Conceived more than 18 months ago, the project to
construct the CaribbeanÊs first top-level fashion design
educational institution under the auspices of The University
of Trinidad and Tobago was set into motion on October 1,
2007. Over the following 11 months, a provisional venue was
identified and transformed into suitable drawing and design
studios as well as lecture rooms. Specialised equipment and
supplies were shipped in from New York and Paris, while
furnishings (drawing and pattern drafting tables) were built
by and purchased from local carpenters of Trinidad and
Tobago.
Pedagogical staff
Teachers for the first year of studies were sought after,
identified and employed. Of those hired, two Trinidadian
instructors are graduates from the internationally
acclaimed „Fashion Institute of Technology‰ (alma mater
of Calvin Klein) and one individual is a graduate from the
world famous „Central Saint Martins‰ in London. For those
students directly involved in the Fashion Design studies,
professional specialists (in the area of French couture,
Fashion drawing and Textile Arts) were brought in from
Paris to upgrade their skills to international standards.
Currently, the administrative staff numbers four; there
are two department coordinators who also have teaching
assignments and 10 other faculty members. Over the next
two semesters (Jan Ê09, May Ê09) six other faculty members
will come on board.
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FASHION AND DESIGN (CAFD)
TodayÊs Students,TomorrowÊs Designers
More than 160 candidates applied for the academic year
2008-09. Candidates were required to submit a portfolio of
work for consideration, along with letters of intent. Based
on innate skills as well as academic performance, their work
was scrutinised and selection was made. Many of those who
applied were naturally gifted and the level of drawing and
design ability was impressive.The programme began with an
intake of just over 50 per cent (i.e. 84) registered for the
BA Fashion Design and the Diplomas in a) Fashion Design
and b) Fashion Management.
Challenges: Reinventing an Old Craft
In Trinidad and Tobago there is a strong heritage in
Dressmaking. Dressmaking is a very noble craft but is
not the mission of UTTÊs Fashion Academy. The CAFD is
focused on „the business of apparel design: its conceptual
development, textile development, retail, merchandising and
management.‰
The CAFD Project has tremendous importance and
could benefit the Region at large: stimulation of a dormant
local industry, creation of jobs within the Region, recognition 39
of the RegionÊs potential in both the business sector as well
as the educational sector.
With outside support from the business and
governmental sectors, the CAFD can play a pivotal role in
reviving what is left of the local fashion industry. It may also
help Trinidad and Tobago carve a niche in the international
marketplace. The newly trained Fashion Marketers will also
play a major role in the exportation of local goods as well
as the acquisition of quality textile goods for retail stores.
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Today, Tomorrow: A Vision for the Future

In August 2008 the CAFD also launched „Short Courses‰ in

Textile Arts (Handbag Design (Caribbean Jewellery Design
to follow)).„Professional Workshops‰ in Embroidery, Knitting
and Fashion Drawing will commence in November 2008. For
September 2009, we envision a full-time Diploma in Fashion
Management as well as a part-time BA (Hons) in Fashion
Design.

SARAH OÊSULLIVAN
(Ireland),Year 1, Diploma in Fashion Management

„My goal has always been to work within the fashion industry. In my work
life I had the opportunity to work in a number of retail chains at home
before moving into advertising sales and I would love to use the experience
I have gained to develop a career in the fashion industry. When I heard UTT
was introducing a course in fashion management, I jumped at the chance.
Completing the diploma in fashion management is an ideal opportunity
for me to learn the industry and gain practical qualifications which will
hopefully open the way to achieve my goal of working in fashion.
I have received a warm welcome everywhere I have been in Trinidad
and Tobago and UTT is no different. As an overseas visitor I am fascinated
by the multicultural influences in Caribbean music, food and of course
fashion and I am looking forward to learning more. My first impressions of
the course are that we have hit the ground running⁄. It is exciting to be
part of the first class to pioneer this new course in fashion management and
40 I am looking forward to working with you all more in our time together.‰

An Educational Outreach programme with the mission

to upgrade the quality of goods produced by the RegionÊs
existing fashion designers will be planned for implementation
in the second quarter of 2009. This will be done by organising
professional workshops to be facilitated by trainers from
Paris and New York.
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In 2010, we envision the launch of the Textile Arts Diploma

Programme as well as a BA (Hons) in Fashion Management.
We will also, in the near future, begin working to construct a
Diploma programme in Professional Pattern Drafting studies.
Open to all candidates on a first come, first served basis,
this programme will concentrate on the technical aspects of
apparel manufacture and will be accessible to larger numbers
of students.With this programme, we are hoping to populate
local factories with qualified workers.

JAUMARK PIERRE
Year 1, Diploma in Fashion Design

„There are many places in the world to study fashion, but I

chose The University of Trinidad and Tobago. My decision was
based on a simple theory which implies that inspiration must
come from a source. I have chosen my country, Trinidad and
Tobago as my source. One may ask, specifically where will this
inspiration come from? Studying fashion at UTT will have this
great effect on the silhouette I will produce. This experience
will produce in me a fashion statement that will speak of our
colourful twin islands; of its wealth of beauty and luxury; of its
climate that can stand parallel among the big labels.‰

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Finally, recognising the importance of getting students off the

island to experience other fashion capitals, we are planning, in
the years to follow, to organise study visits abroad for CAFD
students.
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8.0
AND LEISURE STUDIES

Introduction

The Academy of Sport and Leisure Studies (ASL) was

officially inaugurated at The University of Trinidad and
Tobago (UTT) on August 25, 2007 with a mission to develop
„academic and sporting skills and move from recreational
participation to competition and excellence‰. In order to
achieve this, the University utilises five main pathways: High
Performance Athletics, Academic Programmes, Recreation,
Sport Facilities and Leisure.

Short to Medium Term Goals

The preparation of student-athletes who will

represent The University and Trinidad and Tobago
nationally, regionally and internationally
The development of a cadre of athletes who are not
only well educated and well mannered but professional
and meticulous in the deliverance of their duties
The development of collaborative relationships/
alliances with selected national and international sporting
organisations and universities
The delivery of academic programmes which cater to
the challenging demands of a student-athlete
The development of an Inter University sporting
system which focuses on Inter University cohesion
The inclusion of national and regional communities
through education and sport services delivered by ASL
The construction of modern facilities which will be
42 suitable for High Performance training, Recreation and
Academics

Mr. Kenneth Butcher Athletic Preparation

Executive Manager, Academy of Sports and Leisure Studies
The inauguration on August 25, 2007 focused mainly on
our High Performance Programme which provides world
class services that will assist potential national athletes to
undertake educational, vocational and personal development
opportunities while pursuing and achieving excellence in
sport. The pathway of High Performance is integral to the

overall mission of ASL as the student-athletes who follow
this pathway are those who will be at the competition and
excellence spectrum of ASLÊs Mission.
Elements of the High Performance Programme include:
A) Scholarships ă In the pursuit of world class services
to achieve our mission, ASL in the first year has offered
students athletic scholarships to attend the University.
A total of 110 student-athletes in ten disciplines of
sport have been awarded scholarships in the following
disciplines: Football ă 17; Cricket ă 22; Netball ă 15;
Chess ă 4; Swimming ă 12; Volleyball ă 12; Rugby 7Ês ă 8;
Boxing ă 8; Table Tennis ă 11 and Golf ă 1. In 2008 the
number of scholarships increased to 132 in 12 disciplines of
sport. These scholarships/world class offerings include the
following components:
i) Tuition: In accordance with the GATE programme, tuition
fees of the student-athlete is paid by the Government.
The expenses covered by ASL include all other costs
associated with registration and mandatory fees and this
service is available to student-athletes classified as full-
time UTT students.
ii) Accommodation: All student-athletes who are on
scholarship at the University are housed at the Olera
Heights two-bedroom unit complex in San Fernando,
Trinidad and Tobago of which ASL occupies two of
the eight buildings on the compound. Each building is
seven storeys high with four two-bedroom apartments
per floor. The apartments are fully furnished with all
amenities needed for comfortable living and therefore
maximum performance.
iii) Transportation: ASL provides transportation for our
student-athletes to attend all their necessary classes and
training sessions. The student-athletes are shuttled from
Olera Heights to their respective Campus destinations
daily.
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iv) Books: A key component in the equation of being a great
athletic student is having the necessary books to study
as well as having the necessary gear on the field or court
of play. As a result, all the necessary tools for athletic
success in the classroom is provided.
v) Meals: Good nutrition and a balanced diet help to keep
the athletes well prepared for both the challenges they
may face in the classroom and on the field. Meals are
currently provided and improvement plans include the
recruitment of a full-time sport nutritonist on board as
well as more modern and convenient dining facilities.
vi) Stipends: The final factor is the inclusion of stipends
which are paid to the student-athletes on a monthly
basis to cover other supplementary expenditures they
may have and to encourage them to adopt a habit of
saving.
B) Coaching ă Top local as well as international coaches are
being sourced, and to this end the University has already
hired coaches from Cuba for Chess and Volleyball, China
for Table Tennis, USA for Basketball and Canada for Rugby
Sevens. Local coaches in cricket include former West
Indian cricket players Messrs Toney Gray, Larry Gomes
and Mervyn Dillon; and former national representatives
Everald Gally Cummings in Football, Paul Newallo in
Swimming, Bridget Adams in Netball, and Vicki Boodram
in Boxing.
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Support Services in the form of Athletic Trainers and a
Massage Therapist are already on board, as well as the access
to medical treatment. The services of a Sport Psychologist
and additional support staff are being negotiated for
recruitment in the short term.

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The University has recently signed MOUs with
Loughborough University in Leicester, United Kingdom
and the local Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and
has developed relationships with Cuba and Australia in
promoting the development of its objectives. At present
there are Cuban Professors working with the ASL as
well as the Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Association
in the development of Boxing Coaches, where joint
coaching certification between our Cuban partners and
the University will certify a number of coaches in the
latest techniques.
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O’Meara Campus, Arima
Academic Programmes
In 2007, the University offered for the first time
a one-year Certificate in Sport Studies. This Certificate
combined both theory and practical courses which were
essential for success. The programme centres on the
teaching of various disciplines of sport and, as a result,
a graduate of the Sport Studies Certificate would have
both practical and theoretical knowledge in the fields of
Sport studied. The entry requirements for the Certifi-
cate in Sport Studies are five CXC subjects including
Math, English and Science (or Physical Education).
In 2008, the BachelorÊs Degree in Sport Studies
has been introduced as a seamless continuum of study
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for the graduates of the Sport Studies Certificate. The
BachelorÊs comprises four main majors which are: Sport
Management, Sport for Development, Sport Science and
Technology and Physical Education.
SUCCESS
The Students, University Campuses and
Communities, Education and Sport Services (SUCCESS)
is the Unit of the ASL that is responsible for recreation,
intra/inter campus activities, inter university activities
and communities. In 2007 the SUCCESS Unit involved
all Campuses in sporting activities from StudentsÊ Sport
to Intra and Inter Campus leagues. Several projects
were also undertaken within communities from Cricket
Development Programmes to Community Rugby and
WomenÊs Sports.
In 2008, the SUCCESS Unit began working
with other Universities in the formation of a Tertiary
Level League. Its work has borne some fruit with the
2008 Football and Netball Leagues which include the
University of the West Indies, COSTAATT, TTHTI and
the University of Southern Caribbean participating
alongside the University in aTertiary League administered
by ASL.
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Facilities football and cricket fields. Work on other campuses is

ASL has, since its inauguration, faced several
challenges with regard to sporting facilities. These
facilities not only relate to high performance but also
recreational and academic. In the short term through a
Memorandum of Understanding with the local Ministry
of Sport and Youth Affairs, ASL has utilised the national
sporting facilities; however, because these facilities are in
such high demand by other national stakeholders, it has
proven almost impossible to get a set schedule and, as a
also in progress, with respect to the installation within
the next 18 months of the latest in gym and exercise
facilities, campus recreational equipment and centres
for academic study.
Conclusion
The Academy of Sport and Leisure Studies has
been designated the Secretariat for the Caribbean by
the International Council for Physical Health Education

TALIAH WILSON
Year 1, Diploma in Computer Engineering

„IÊm a full-time student at The University of Trinidad

and Tobago (UTT). I am very active in sports and as a
result I was awarded a Scholarship from UTT in the High
Performance Programme. Currently I am pursuing my
diploma in Computer Engineering at the San Fernando
Technical Institute Campus.
UTT has given me the opportunity to further my
Tertiary Education while being an elite athlete at the
same time. It has also given me an opportunity to create
history in Trinidad and Tobago, also being one of the first
persons to receive a scholarship in Netball. With this
opportunity I can now contribute to the development of
Netball in Trinidad and Tobago.‰
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Recreation Sport and Dance (ICPHER SD) and has

result, several manpower hours are lost either through
also been made the official training centre for the
travelling to far-reaching facilitiesÊ locations or not being
International Alliance for Youth Sport. These two
able to undertake training as scheduled.
platforms will allow for research work to be publicised
At the end of 2007, several tenders were
and for the interchange of information on world
requested for the construction of new sporting
platforms.
facilities on the campuses. In March 2008 work began
on the construction of both a football and a cricket
field at the OÊMeara Campus which is expected to be
opened in November 2008; and the award of a contract
to develop the UniversityÊs first indoor facilities at
OÊMeara is expected before the end of 2008. Early in
2009 will therefore see the UniversityÊs first indoor
facilities with the latest fitness gym and state-of-the-art
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DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

UTT introduced in June 2008 the new position of Vice

Provost, Research and Postgraduate Studies. This is in
keeping with the UniversityÊs mission to be both future
driven and sustainable, a University with a mission for
scholarly teaching, enterprise and entrepreneurship.
UTT has the mission and aspiration to be the „cradle
of innovation‰ and centre for value added research and
development for the entire Caribbean region. A forward-
looking comprehensive University that rewards innovation
and is built on the spirit of discovery, enterprise and is
geared to be:
An all-inclusive, responsive and sustainable Tier 1
University
The engine for progress, development and economic
prosperity
The training ground for young Researchers and future
Entrepreneurs
The training field for life-long learning, extended training
and skills development
The facilitator and promoter of ethical integrity and
social values

UTT focuses on current and future needs of the people

of Trinidad and Tobago. Initially, the programmes focused on
engineering and technology to satisfy the expressed needs
of our energy and industrial sectors which distinguish
Trinidad and Tobago from the region.
46 Through its Research and Development activities, UTT
brings and keeps Trinidad and Tobago in the vanguard of
engineering and technology in niche areas of key importance
Professor Adel Sharaf to the nation, such as natural gas.
Vice Provost, Research and Postgraduate Studies Ever mindful of its role as a pioneer in the area of
and Professor of Energy Systems
research and development, the Office of the Vice Provost,
Research and Postgraduate Studies continuously seeks to
engender the mission of UTT. To achieve this mandate, the
Vice-ProvostÊs Office focuses on several R&D programmes
which are executed by UTTÊs Centres for Learning and
Research.
UTT realises that ÂRe-SearchÊ is a continuous process
with overlapping scholarships of Discovery, Integration,
Application and Dissemination. UTTÊs objectives of
scholarly teaching, student-centred learning and problem-
based learning is interwoven with the need to Create,
Disseminate, Integrate and Apply knowledge with the
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added mission to be entrepreneurial, commercial, and Graduate Studies Programme

market-driven.
The need for establishing International Research links
and Academic channels requires sustainable effective
research excellence and competitive edge. UTT realises
that Value Added Research and Development is the engine
of employment, prosperity and progress.
UTT offers several Graduate programmes of study leading
towards the MSc, MHA, M.Phil and Ph.D Degrees. The
number of students (over 250) enrolled as at September
2008 and those graduated (37) for the academic year 2007-
2008 are presented by subject area below in Tables 1 and
2 respectively.

Table 1 : Graduate Students enrolled as at September 2008

Centre of Study Programmes

M. Sc M. Phil Ph. D.
Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management 18
Information and Communication Technology 58 6
Petroleum Engineering 12 1 2
Environmental Science and Management 47
Health Administration (MHA) 44
Maritime Management 15
Natural Gas Institute of the Americas 2 5
Literary and Cultural Studies 1 3
Education 13
Environmental Studies; Science and Management 2 4
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Genealogical Research 1
Carnival Studies 1
Manufacturing Engineering 3
Mechatronics 3
Biomedical 1
Agriculture 1
Process & Utilities Engineering 4 3
Health and Safety 1
Total Number of Graduate Students enrolled 198 6 47
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Table 2: UTTÊs Students who Graduated for the Academic Year 2007-2008:

Centre of Study Programmes

MasterÊs M. Phil Ph. D.
Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management 19
Petroleum Engineering 18
Total Graduate Students for 2008 37 - -

KYLE CHANG
Year 2, Diploma in Process Utilities

„At UTT, I am pursuing my goal of becoming a chemical engineer. I am

registered in the three-year Diploma in Process Utilities programme.
I specifically chose UTT because of its close ties with the industries of
Trinidad and Tobago and international institutions. I saw opportunities
through UTT that would help me gain the necessary knowledge
as well as the experience through its ÂCo-opÊ arrangement with the
nationÊs industries, for me to attain Âengineer statusÊ.
So far UTT has encouraged me to open my understanding about
the worldÊs resources and the way these resources are made useable in
everyday life. UTT also encourages the constant practice of teamwork
via various group projects and assignments. I have also been granted
the opportunity of socialising with many colleagues who share similar
goals foreseeing the potential that others and myself are capable of
48 using to manage the worldÊs resources wisely.‰

Summary of Ongoing Research Projects
Table 3 presents a summary of the ongoing research
projects as at September 2008.
The opportunity is taken to outline in some detail some of
the Research Projects currently being undertaken by the
Centre for Information and Communication Technology
(ICT):
i) Energy Efficient Medium Access Control
Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks Featuring
Bursty Traffic Flows.
ii) Performance Measure and Optimisation of SIP.
Energy efficiency is an important design goal for wireless
sensor networks (WSNs) due to the limited power
available to each node. The wireless radio is a major
energy consumer and is often the focus of energy
conservation mechanisms since nodes communicate
along a shared medium (the air interface). The medium
access control (MAC) layer of the communication
protocol stack arbitrates access to the communications
link by manipulating the sleep, listen, transmit and receive
states of the radio transceiver. In this work we propose a
new energy efficient MAC protocol which is specifically
designed for bursty traffic networks that experience long
periods of inactivity interrupted by unplanned (and often
short-lived) periods of high traffic loads.
The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), the Internet
protocol for establishing sessions between two or more
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parties is becoming the protocol of choice in uses such

as Voice over IP, instant messaging and many others. So
much so that heavyweight companies like Microsoft,
Yahoo, INC, and America Online have made SIP a part of
instant messaging.
SIP is designed to be a key component for integrated
data and voice IP networks and is considered by some the
Protocol of choice in 3G wireless networks and phones.
Manufacturers of IP Public branch exchange equipment,
CISCO systems, INC are putting SIP into hardware while
media gateway makers are adding it to network cores.

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UTT’s Maritime Campus 2008

The proposed research work seeks to measure the
performance of the Session Initiation Protocol.

iii) RFID Technology within the Public

Transportation System in T&T.
This research work intends to show the benefits of
incorporating Wireless Communication Technology as
a means to improve the efficiency of the Public Bus
Transport System within Trinidad and Tobago. Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) would be the Wireless
Communication Technology researched and used to
develop a proactive system that would greatly benefit
the travelling public. A mathematical traffic model
would be developed, implemented, and simulation
results would be presented to show how this idea can
become a reality in a broader scope.
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Programme Start Date Research Topic Supervisor(s)

Ph.D Process and Utilities Engineering 2006 September Asphalt and asphalt materials Dr. James Speight
Ph.D Process and Utilities Engineering 2006 September Techno-economic evaluation of Trinidad tar sand Dr. James Speight
Ph.D Process and Utilities Engineering 2007 September Application of lining fibres as a composite additive in Mr. Rodney Jagai / Dr. Angelus Pilgrim /
concrete Kishore Deonarine
Ph.D Cultural Studies 2006 September The changing dynamics of some major festivals and rituals Prof. Brinsley Samaroo
brought by East Indians to Trinidad and Tobago and their
counterparts in India
Ph.D Cultural Studies 2008 February The Indian film industry in Trinidad and Tobago: The oral and Prof. Brinsley Samaroo
musical tradition
2008 February To develop and explain a methodology for tracing the Prof. Kenneth Ramchand
Ph.D Genealogical Research
indentured East Indian ancestors of present day people of
Trinidad and Tobago and its diaspora
Dr. Ziad Sakr
Ph.D ICT 2006 September Haptics biometric computational intelligence
Dr. Mansour Assaf
Ph.D ICT 2006 September Parallel processing advance computer
Ph.D ICT Dr. Yufei Wu
2006 September Enhancements in wide band code division multiple access
Ph.D ICT Databases Dr. MV Padmini
2007 September
Ph.D ICT Great computing emerging technology with special reference Dr. Mansour Assaf
2007 September
to process and utilities application
Prof. Prakash Persad
Ph.D Manufacturng Engineering 2007 September To develop a robotic device for applications in the
manufacture of musical instruments in the idiophone class
Prof. Prakash Persad
Ph.D Manufacturng Engineering 2007 September To develop a walking, biped, sporting robot
Prof. Denise Thompson
Ph.D Manufacturng Engineering 2007 September The development impact of micro, small and medium
enterprises: A case of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica

MSc Process & Utilities Engineering 2005 September Preliminary investigations into the biodegradation of Dr. James Speight
heavy oils
Prof. David McGaw
MSc Process & Utilities Engineering 2005 September The optimisation of heat exchanger networks using pinch
technology to improve energy efficiency in a process plant
Prof. John Villadsen / Mr. Timothy Hobley
MSc Process & Utilities Engineering 2006 September A theoretical Metabolic flux analysis of the energy
requirements in Methylococcus capsulatus (bat) for production
of single cell protein
MSc Process & Utilities Engineering Water purification Prof. Adel Sharaf
2006 September
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NGIA - MPhil 2007 September Developing a Macroeconomic Model of the Trinidad and Dr. H.I. Furlonge
Tobago Economy to Determine the Contribution of the
Energy Sector Towards Sustainable Growth
NGIA - MPhil 2007 September Development of an Optimisation Modelling Approach for Dr. H.I. Furlonge
Exploiting Uncertainty and Opportunities in the LNG Supply
Chain
NGIA - PhD 2007 September Evaluating Storage and Leakage Scenarios for Carbon Dr. S.L. Bryant
Dioxide Sequestration in Trinidad and Tobago
NGIA - PhD 2007 September A Strategy for CO2 Emission Mitigation in T&T (CO2 Dr. H.I. Furlonge and Dr. R. Williams
Inventory and Techno-economic Comparisons of Capture
Technologies)
NGIA - PhD 2007 September Selection and Screening of Surfactants for Enhanced Dr. H.I. Furlonge
Recovery in Gas Condensate Reservoirs
NGIA - PhD 2007 September Dr. H.I. Furlonge
Proposal for an Advance Modelling Approach for Studying
the Behaviour of Gas Prices in Regional Markets

M.Phil - Literary and Cultural Studies 2007 September Novels of Lawrence Scott Prof. Kenneth Ramchand

M.Phil/PhD - Petroleum Engineering 2007 November A research analysis of the petroleum and natural gas reserves Dr. James Speight
in Trinidad and Tobago
Ph.D - Petroleum Engineering 2008 February Modelling heavy oil behaviour in Guapo thermal scheme, Dr. James Speight
Trinidad

Ph.D in Mechatronics 2008 April To design, fabricate and test a bowling arm Prof. Prakash Persad
NGIA - PhD 2008 May A Review of Worldwide Potential Extraction of Natural Gas Dr. H.I. Furlonge
from Hydrates and Possible Applications in Trinidad and
Tobago, Natural Gas Institute of the Americas Research
Ph.D in Education 2008 May A proposal to study the relationship between reform of Prof. Theodore Lewis
the Ministry of Education (decentralisation) and reforms in
Teacher Education in Trinidad and Tobago
Ph.D in Education 2008 May Investigating the problem-solving strategies of students in Dr. Betty Mc Donald
the upper primary school
Ph.D in Education 2008 May Leading and Managing school health practices: A pilot study Dr. Emmanuel Senah
of selected primary schools in the St. George East Education
Division

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Programme Programme Research Topic Supervisor(s)

Ph.D in Education 2008 May TeachersÊ Perceptions of teaching as a Profession in Trinidad Prof. Theodore Lewis
and Tobago An investigation into individual realities
Ph.D in Education 2008 May An investigation of teachersÊ beliefs and practices of classroom Prof. Theodore Lewis
assessment in mathematics at the infant level
Ph.D in Education 2008 May Quantitative Research Methods: Learning Difficulties and Dr. Rachael Williams and Dr. M.V. Padmini
Negative Attitudes of Importance among university students
of Trinidad and Tobago
Ph.D in Education
2008 May The Have and the Have-nots: Conjoining experience and Prof. Theodore Lewis
academia in Early Childhood Care and Education
Ph.D in Education
2008 May Demotivation: a link to low achievement in adolescent Prof. Jeanette Morris
males
Ph.D in Education
2008 May The dynamics of Teacher Empowerment and Curriculum Prof. Theodore Lewis
Implementation
Ph.D in Education
2008 May Advantages and disadvantages of presentation/teaching of Prof. Kenneth Ramchand
Literature novels (British, Australian and West Indian) in
written vs film format
Ph.D in Education
2008 May A study of teacher professionalism The reading project in a Prof. Jeanette Morris
Tobago Primary School
Ph.D in Education
2008 May Teacher Experiences in learning to Integrate technology in Dr. Lionel Douglas
Instructional Practice in Trinidad and Tobago.
Ph.D in Education
2008 May The influence of teachersÊ technology training on the Dr. Lionel Douglas
integration of technology into secondary schools Trinidad
and Tobago
Ph.D in Environmental,
2008 May OSH surveillance system: Development of an Occupational Prof. Anthony Joseph
Health and Safety
Safety and Health Surveillance System for Trinidad and
Tobago
Ph.D in Environmental,
2008 May Indoor air quality: Investigate indoor air quality of buildings Prof. Anthony Joseph
Health and Safety
in Trinidad suspected to cause discomfort or illness of the
occupants
MPhil in Environmental Studies
2008 September Air Pollution and health: The effect of motor vehicle emissions Prof. Anthony Joseph
on respiratory health and assessment of the relationship
between exposure to motor vehicle emissions and incidence
of respiratory diseases
Ph.D in Environmental Studies
2008 September Water Management System and Pollution: The management Prof. Anthony Joseph
of water production and pollution prevention systems in
Trinidad and Tobago.
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Ph.D in Environmental Science
Ph.D in Health and Safety
Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering
Ph.D in Mechatronics
Ph.D in Mechatronics
Ph.D in Petroleum Engineering
Ph.D in Information and Communication
Technology
Ph.D in Agriculture
Ph.D in Cultural Studies
Ph.D in Carnival Studies
Master of Philosophy in Environmental Science
and Management
2008 September Air pollution and energy: Landfill emissions and the Prof. Anthony Joseph
environment in Trinidad
2008 September Safety and health education: The contribution of health Prof. Anthony Joseph
and safety education to the welfare of the craft person, in
particular the jeweller
2008 September Synthesis of novel compounds for the purpose of cancer Dr. Varma Rambaran
and diabetes therapy
2008 September Computer screen-based fluid flow system simulator Prof. Prakash Persad
2008 September Robot capable of playing tenor pan Prof. Prakash Persad
2008 September Phase behaviour of crude oil Dr. James Speight
2008 September Knowledge discovery Dr. Yufei Wu / Prof. Denise Thompson
2008 September Biotechnological approaches to solution fertilisation Dr. Musa Mohammed
2008 September Culture and identity in indo-Trinidadian music within a multi- Prof. Brinsely Samaroo / Dr. Kim Johnson
racial society
2008 September Origin and development of Dimanche Gras show Dr. Hollis Liverpool
2008 September The impact of flooding on water quality Prof. Anthony Joseph

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iv) Design for testability improved methodology
for embedded IP core-based Systems.
Implementation of fault-testing environment for
embedded core-based digital circuits is a challenging
endeavour. The subject paper aims at developing a
test environment for embedded digital cores. There
are available methods to ensure correct functionality,
in both hardware and software, for embedded core-
based systems but one of the most used and acceptable
approaches to realise this is through the use of design
for testability. Specifically, applications of design for
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testability methodology in testing embedded cores
are considered in the research work, with specific
implementations being targeted towards ISCAS 85 and
ISCAS 89 benchmark circuits.
v) Software Partitioning and Parallel
Programming using the Cell Broadband Engine.
A key problem for effective unit testing is the difficulty
of partitioning large software systems into appropriate
units that can be tested in isolation. In this work we
propose an approach that identifies control and data
interdependencies between software components,
and divides the source code into units that can then
be tested in isolation. The proposed technique would
be implemented and tested using the Cell Broadband
Engine.
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vi) SMS sending Gateway implementation.
The system can be easily integrated into any business
solution (i.e. flight/train/bus reservation/schedule/status/
enquiry).This system is so designed as to allow a Personal
Computer application to send SMS messages easily. It
would act as a link between the service provider and the
customer. It aims to build a channel of communication
between the database installed in a computer and
the customer who is the end beneficiary. The system
comprises a Personal Computer that is connected to
a communication device (i.e. a mobile phone) using
Professor Michael Smith (ICT and
DigitalMedia Studies) conducting an
outreach session at the Graduation
Pavilion, OÊMeara Campus, UTT, 2008.
an adapter. The relevant database application in the
computer processes the required message and transfers
it to the communication device which, in turn, sends it
as an SMS message to the customer.
Selected Notable Success Stories and Student
Achievements (2008)
Some of the Graduate StudentsÊ achievements and success
stories encompass the following:
Centre for Information and Communication Technology:
Andrea Kanneh and Dr. Ziad Sakr
A Haptic and Fuzzy Logic Controller for Biometric User
Verification Electronics, Robotics and Automotive

Mechanics Conference 2008 (CERMA 2008) Cuernavaca,
Morelos, Mexico during September 30 October 3, 2008
Biometric User Verification Using Haptics and Fuzzy Logic
ACM Multimedia Conference 2008 Pan Pacific Hotel,
Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 27 31, 2008
School for Cognition, Learning and Education:
One of UTTÊs instructors, Themesa Neckles, was awarded
the Vice-ChancellorÊs (of the University of Sheffield)
scholarship to pursue doctoral studies full time at the
University of Sheffield in the UK. This was open to the
Caribbean and Themesa was chosen above all other
applicants.
M.Phil Research Area / UTT History – First Oral Defence:
There was one significant success story in the M.Phil
research area. In April of this year, student Jemilla James
successfully defended her research thesis before Prof.
McGaw, Prof. John Villadsen and Prof. Timothy Hobley (the
latter two of the Danish Technical Institute). The thesis
related to a biomass research project and she is now in
Denmark doing further work on the project. This was the
first oral defence in UTTÊs history.
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Mechatronics Group:
Nadine Sangster Graduated with Ph.D in Mechanical
Engineering with High Commendation from the University
of the West Indies.
Professor Prakash Persad and Ronnie Bickramdass
Winners of the Prime MinisterÊs Invention and Innovation
Award 2007.
Professor Prakash Persad Awarded the Bharat Samman
The Tabla-Playing Robot of
UTTÊs Mechatronics Laboratory
The tabla is a pair of drums widely used in Indian
classical and contemporary music. It is the most
complex drum system and an extensive body of
theory and practice is associated with it.
It takes a minimum of seven years of continuous
practice to achieve the expert level. To date most
attempts at reproducing the sound has been done
electronically, and thus this tabla-playing robot
represents a first in developing a bio-mimicking
robot to play the tabla.
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Pravasi Award by the NRI Institute, New Delhi, India for
Contribution to Country and Culture, January 2007.
Successfully coordinated the 1st Annual Mechatronics and
Robotics Secondary School Outreach Programme held at
UTT in June 2008.
The Natural Gas Institute of the Americas (NGIA)
In a subsequent section (section 10.0), a detailed review of
the work of the NGIA is given. In Annual Reports to follow,
detailed reviews of the work of other Schools/Centres/
Institutes will be provided as the thrust of the UniversityÊs
operations grows in maturity.
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Introduction

The Natural Gas Institute of the Americas (NGIA)

was launched by the University on August 23, 2006. It
is dedicated to industry-relevant natural gas research
in the country. The concept behind NGIA is that of a
„virtual‰ institute within UTT. This means that it will
not operate as a stand-alone entity. Rather, it will draw
on the resources within the different Centres of the
University, and from the Alliances of the University.
In accordance with its Mission, UTT has identified
research as a key priority, leading to the formation of
an Institute dedicated to research and development
(R&D) in the field of natural gas the Natural Gas
Institute of the Americas.
In his address at the launch of NGIA, Senator Dr.
the Honourable Lenny Saith, Minister of Energy and
Energy Industries, highlighted Trinidad and TobagoÊs
international standing in the global gas business.
He noted that the „Natural Gas Institute of the
Americas assumes greatest significance as it provides
the platform for a quantum leap from simply being
end-users of energy technology to the elite realm of
inventors and innovators.‰
The NGIA seeks to add value to the economy of
Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) by combining natural gas
and human resources in a way that brings maximum
returns on innovativeness, entrepreneurship and
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NGIA will have far-reaching implications for the
industry, and indeed for the wider economy. It is
Dr. Haydn Furlonge
Associate Professor, Natural Gas Institute of the Americas (NGIA) further envisioned that its reach will extend into
the „Americas‰, as it seeks to provide technological
solutions to meet the specific needs of the region.
Some of the key strategies being adopted in our
efforts to be at the forefront of natural gas-related
research and expertise in the Atlantic Basin region are
depicted in Figure 1.

Outline of Research Activity

NGIA is developing research programmes relevant

to our largely gas-based economy. Whilst the focus is
directly on natural gas, more general energy-related
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issues are also being addressed. Technologies are also being

developed that have implications for other countries in the
Atlantic Basin region. Fundamental as well as Applied Research
is undertaken by a multidisciplinary team of researchers.

Figure 1: Research Strategy

Identifying Relevant
Research Projects

Acquiring Adequate Developing Partnerships

Resources with Industry

NGIA
Conducting
Recruiting the Best Faculty
Multidisciplinary
and Researchers
Research

Forming Alliances with

Other R&D Centres

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The current research activity of NGIA may be categorised
into four Research Groups as shown in the schematic in
Figure 2, covering the the entire gas value chain:
1. UpstreamTechnologies focuses on innovations that
support exploration and production of hydrocarbons
in a technically feasible and commercially viable way.
2. Midstream/Downstream Technologies covers the
development of new technologies for transporting
and utilising natural gas, including novel or enhanced
processes and the application of advanced
tools for process design, dynamics and control.
NGIA commenced its work in earnest in March 2007.
3. Energy Economics and Policy studies energy
economics at the project and macro levels, and
market, commercial and gas policy developments,
using the latest decision modelling tools and
solution techniques,
4. Energy and the Environment addresses the
interface between energy consumption and
the environment, by assessing the impact and
proposing mitigation measures and technological
solutions.
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Research at NGIA is conducted mainly at the postgraduate
level leading to the award of research degrees at the Master
of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy levels. However,
certain course components of the Bachelor and Master of
Science programmes are also integrated into NGIAÊs research
activities. By October 1, 2007 nine postgraduate researchers
were recruited, on the basis of a mix of Scholarship, Research
Assistant and Instructor positions. The pool of researchers
comprises persons with a wide range of disciplines
including petroleum, process and mechanical engineering,
chemistry, environmental science, economics and statistics.
Reservoir Engineering and Simulation applications
include natural gas production from hydrate reservoirs,
miscible gas injection, enhanced oil recovery processes,
gas condensate reservoir studies, CO2 sequestration,
reservoir characterisation, foam mobility control, new
generation reservoir simulator development, cluster
computing, and wettability alteration in naturally fractured
reservoir.
Ongoing Projects

Figure 2: Methanol to
Methane Power Reaction
Schematic of Research Groups Hydrate Kinetics and
Production Catalysis

MIDSTREAM /
DOWNSTREAM
TECHNOLOGIES LNG Economics
Carbon Dioxide GROUP & Logistics
Sequestration Optimisation

E&P of UPSTREAM ENERGY

Energy
Gas Hydrate TECHNOLOGIES ECONOMICS AND
Econometrics
Reserves GROUP POLICY GROUP

Improving Gas Market

Well Productivity ENERGY Dynamics
AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
GROUP
Carbon Alternative
Capture and Energy
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Environmental
Modelling

1. Upstream Technologies Group Ongoing Projects

This Group focuses on innovations that support exploration
and production of hydrocarbon in a technically feasible and
commercially viable way, with emphasis on applications in
Trinidad and TobagoÊs gas province.
Research Interests
Carbon Dioxide Sequestration to examine the
geological feasibility of CO2 sequestration in Trinidad and
Tobago as a means of emissions mitigation and enhanced
oil recovery (in collaboration with the University of Texas
at Austin)
i) Research Project: Evaluating Options In Trinidad and
Tobago For Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Enhanced
Oil Recovery
Researchers: Mr. David Alexander, Dr. Steven Bryant (UT – Austin)
Background
As T&T becomes increasingly industrialised, CO2 production
continues to grow. This trend may be constrained in the
future either voluntarily or by government regulation. Carbon
dioxide sequestration into oil and gas depleted reservoirs
or saline aquifers is one option in solving this problem, but
the risk of leakage from these storage areas needs to be
investigated.
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Objective
This project seeks to examine the geological and economic
feasibility of carbon dioxide sequestration in T&T as a means
of enhanced oil recovery and emissions mitigation.
ii) Research Project: Improving Well Productivity in Gas
Condensate Reservoirs in Trinidad and Tobago
Researchers: Ms. Robin-Simone Rocke, Prof. Mukul Sharma (UT –
Austin), Prof. Gary Pope (UT- Austin)
Background
The relative permeabilities of sandstone and limestone
rocks have been measured using various corefloods with
differing flow rates and initial water saturations. Screening
of the surfactants using different solvents has resulted in the
increase of both gas and condensate relative permeability
without compromising the interfacial tension. It has been
found from phase behaviour data, that methanol and higher
alcohols together with surfactants work with maximum
efficiency in removing water and condensate liquids.
Objective
This project seeks to evaluate the feasibility of increasing
gas relative permeability in cores via the use of surfactants
and solvents. These surfactants play an important role in
minimising the impact of condensate accumulation below
the dew point pressure and hence the restoration of well
productivity.
iii) Research Project: Potential for the Production of
Natural Gas from Methane Hydrate Reservoirs in
Trinidad and Tobago
Researchers: Mr. Godfrey Ransome, Dr. Haydn I. Furlonge
Background
Methane hydrates are considered to represent an enormous
potential energy resource for long-term gas supply throughout
the world. However, there is insufficient knowledge and
research to categorically determine how methane hydrates
can be exploited both technically and commercially. Trinidad
and Tobago is considered to have significant resources of
methane hydrates in the deep water blocks off the east
coast and it would be opportune that adequately funded and
comprehensive research be initiated in this field.
Objective
This project aims to perform geological, technical and
economic assessments of the possibility of extracting natural
gas from methane hydrates in Trinidad and Tobago and make
recommendations for the exploitation of this resource in the
future.
2. Midstream/Downstream Technologies Group
The scope of this Research Group covers the development
of new technologies for transporting and utilising natural gas,
including novel or enhanced processes employing laboratory
tests and simulation tools for studying process design,
dynamics and control.
Research Interests
Gas Transportation Technologies - comparison of various
methods for gas transportation in niche applications, e.g.
Methanol to Power, LNG, CNG, Pipeline, Trucks, Gas to
Wire
Gas Conversion Technologies - technical and economic
analyses of emerging technologies such as Natural Gas
Hydrates, Gas to Liquids (GTLs), Di-Methyl Ether (DME),
fuel cells, Gas-to-Methanol-to-Olefins, methane thermal
decomposition, and use of carbon dioxide as a building
block for organic compounds
Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis - to investigate, through 59
laboratory testing and simulation, the reaction mechanism
and kinetics that are essential for system designs and
optimisation of catalytic hydrocarbon-related processes
Chemical Process Modelling, Control and Optimisation
- application of the latest tools for process synthesis,
design and operation
Ongoing Projects
i) Research Project: Feasibility of Methanol as a Fuel for
Power Generation
Researchers: Mr. Renique Murray, Dr. Sharaaz Hosein, Dr. Haydn
Furlonge and Mr.Vishard Chandool (Methanol Holdings T’dad Ltd)

Background
Methanol has traditionally found a number of uses in the
petrochemical industry but its use as a fuel has been somewhat
limited due to its relatively low calorific value. However,
recent times have seen a renewed interest in methanol to
power applications as it offers a much cleaner solution to the
growing appetite for energy in an environmentally-conscious
world. The key issues here are that the transportation and
infrastructure installation costs for the nearby markets of the
Caribbean islands are significantly reduced as compared to
Photo of Methanol to
Power Demonstration
Plant on the Compund
of Methanol Holdings
Trinidad LTD (MHTL)
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that of other means of transporting natural gas; such as LNG
pipeline and CNG.
Objective
To perform detailed technical and economic feasibility of
methanol to power using a standard gas turbine generator
with minor modifications, focusing on meeting the fuel needs
of Caribbean territories.
ii) Research Project: Development of a Novel Method
to Generate Gas Hydrates for Transportation of Natural
Gas
Researchers: Prof. Mukul M. Sharma (UT-Austin),
Dr. Nishawn Hanif and Dr. Ejae John
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Background
The transportation of natural gas over long distances
currently requires companies to build very expensive gas
liquefaction (-160■C), re-gasification and LNG tanker facilities.
An alternative to this is to convert the gas to a hydrate and
transport the hydrate at -20■C. This significantly reduces the
cryogenic and tanker costs. While the compression ratio for
hydrates is lower, 200:1 compared to 600:1 for LNG, it may
still be much more economical to use hydrates if there was
a reliable method to generate it in a form where it could be
pumped and transported.
Objective
This project seeks to develop a technology that will allow
the generation of hydrates in a form that can be transported
easily in bulk carriers with particular focus on supply from
T&T to regional markets
3. Energy, Economics and Policy Group
This Group examines energy economics at the project
and macro levels, as well as, commercial and gas policy
developments, using advanced decision modelling tools and
solution techniques.
Research Interests
Macroeconomics and Sustainability - to develop an
in-depth understanding of the economic contributions of
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the energy sector using econometric modelling tools for
strategic planning purposes
Energy Market Dynamics and Energy Derivatives
development of quantitative models for understanding
and predicting market prices for gas and gas-related
products by studying key drivers and their impact
Project Economic Modelling and Risk Analysis
development and application of economic and risk analysis
tools for evaluation of projects
Supply Chain Logistics - LNG shipping logistics/inventory
management modelling so as to minimise delays,
demurrage, capitalise on market price dynamics (through
swaps/spot sales), and maximise netback returns
Taxation Regimes and Fiscal Incentives - evaluation of
the efficiency and adequacy of the fiscal and regulatory
regimes for natural gas
Resource Management - examination of policies for
management of depleting natural resources using
quantitative analytical tools taking into account reserves
forecasting, demand uncertainty, taxation models and
sustainability.
Ongoing Projects
i) Research Project: Econometric Modelling the
Energy SectorÊs Contribution to the Economy of
Trinidad and Tobago
Researchers: Mr. Edward Bahaw, Dr. Haydn Furlonge
Background
The energy sector in Trinidad and Tobago has had a long
and progressive history. Over recent years in particular
the sector has expanded quite robustly and at present it
accounts for about 45 per cent of National Gross Domestic
Product. Given the importance of this sector to the economy
it is critical to develop an in-depth understanding of the
relationship between both internal and external parameters
and their impact on the local economy.
Objective
This project aims to analyse the energy sectorÊs contribution
to the economy of Trinidad and Tobago and to formulate
an econometric model linking various key parameters for
making future projections.
ii) Research Project Proposal Topic:Advanced Modelling
Approaches for Studying Gas Market Dynamics
Researchers: Mr. Stein Trotman, Dr. Haydn Furlonge
Background
The market for natural gas and its derivatives is very
dynamic or even chaotic. This uncertainty is influenced by
various factors including: fluctuating supply-demand balance,
technological advances, oil price linkages, competing fuels,
regulatory changes, environmental issues and climate. A
quantitative approach that captures and analyses all these
factors is needed.
Objective
This project will lead to the development of an advanced
modelling tool for understanding the behaviour of gas-based
products in the global market.
iii) Research Project: LNG Value Chain Optimisation
using Advanced Decision Tools
Researcher: Dr. Haydn Furlonge
Background
LNG provides a relatively clean source of energy, and is
price-competitive with other fuels for distant markets. LNG
has become a vital element in meeting the worldÊs rapidly
increasing energy needs. Recently, the LNG industry has
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been experiencing significant changes with respect to price
volatility, market growth, supply increases and infrastructure
expansion. To support these developments, fiscal and
business models have been evolving at a fast pace. Given
these dynamics, it is worthwhile to examine the distribution
of economic returns to the various players.
Objective
This project aims to apply advanced decision analysis tools
for studying the optimal distribution of value along the LNG
Chain from the perspectives of Government and Private
Investors in the context of the dynamics of the global LNG
business.
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iv) Research Project: Development of a Modelling Tool Research Interests

for optimising LNG Supply Chain Logistics
Researchers: Mr. Chad Watson, Dr. Haydn Furlonge
Background
LNG is becoming a growing source of energy demand
resulting in significant changes in price volatility, technological
advancement and expansions. There is need for the
optimisation of the supply chain logistics for maximisation of
returns both in the downstream and upstream segments of
the LNG Value Chain.
Environmental Modelling quantification of greenhouse
gas emissions in Trinidad and Tobago and development of
a policy for mitigation
Alternative Energy technological and economic
assessment of alternative/renewable energy sources (e.g.
solar, wind, biomass, fuel cells) in the context of sustainable
Caribbean energy supply
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage to investigate the
process technology, logistics and economics of carbon
capture and storage as a means of emissions mitigation in
Trinidad and Tobago.

Integrated LNG Economic Model Schematic

Upstream Midstream Downstream

Onshore Onshore Offshore

PSC
Corporation Corporation Corporation
Share
Taxes Taxes Taxes
Gov’t
Returns LNG
FOB
Expl’n Gas LNG LNG
Marketer
Prod’n Merchant Plant Marketer
Investor
Returns
HH +
LNG
Wellhead Gas LNG Basis
Marketing
Gas Price Merchant Processing Differential
Margin
=Z% HH Margin Fee =Y% HH
62 Shipping
Pipeline Tariff + Regas

Objective Ongoing Projects

This project seeks to build an advanced modelling tool for
LNG supply chain logistics management taking into account
all costs, scheduling constraints, market conditions, and
inherent parametric uncertainties.
4. Energy and the Environment Group
i) Research Project: Feasibility of Carbon Capture and
Storage in Trinidad and Tobago
Researchers: Mr. Donnie Boodlal, Dr. Haydn I. Furlonge,
Dr. Peter Smith, Dr. Rachael Williams

This Research Group addresses the interface between Background

energy consumption and the environment, by assessing the
impact, and proposing mitigation measures and technological
solutions.
CO2 is the biggest contributor to greenhouse gases in terms
of volume. Since this gas greatly contributes to global warming
and CO2 production in T&T has been increasing significantly
over the years, this issue needs to be carefully addressed.
Cost effective techniques for capturing and storing CO2
need to be examined as a means of emissions mitigation.
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Objective
This project seeks to study the process technology, logistics
and economics of carbon capture and storage in Trinidad and
Tobago.
ii) Research Project: Feasibility Study for Biodiesel
Production in Trinidad
Researchers: Dr. Ejae John, Dr. Nishawn Hanif, Mr. Steve Seetahal
Background
Global production of biodiesel has doubled in the last two
years and is expected to increase significantly in the coming
years. This clean burning fuel, which is made from vegetable
oil, waste oil or animal tallow, could be used to revive a
waning coconut industry in Trinidad and Tobago. Analysis of
this particular feedstock as well as the waste cooking oil
produced in Trinidad and Tobago needs to be examined to
determine whether the appropriate technologies could be
utilized to produce biodiesel economically.
Objective
This project seeks to study the process technology, logistics
and economics of biodiesel production in Trinidad and
Tobago.
NGIA Conferences, Seminars and Publications
NGIA researchers have participated in a number of
conferences and seminars since its inception. Conference
presentations and papers thus far include:
Furlonge, H.I., An Integrated Economic Model for
Optimising Value Distribution along the LNG Chain,
Proceedings of Tobago Gas Technology Conference,
Scarborough, June 2007.
Boodlal, D. and P. Smith, Carbon Sequestration and
Enhanced Reservoir Performance A Business
opportunity for Trinidad (based on M.Sc. IIEM Thesis),
Proceedings of Tobago Gas Technology Conference,
Scarborough, June 2007.
Furlonge, H.I., and V. Chandool, Methanol to Power
Demonstration Project, GazChem 2007 Conference,
Port of Spain, June 2007.
Chandool, V., S. Hosein and H.I. Furlonge, Methanol-
fired Demonstration Power Plant for Niche Market
Applications, Methanol Institute 5th Annual Methanol
Forum, Toronto, October 2007.
Furlonge, H.I., Optimal Distribution of Economic Value
Under Uncertainty in The LNG Business, International
Association for Energy Economics 2008 Conference,
Istanbul, June 2008.
In August 2008, NGIA also launched, under the patronage
of the President of UTT Prof. Kenneth S. Julien, a Research
Seminar Series, and the following presentations were made:
Alexander, D., and S.L. Bryant, Evaluating Storage and
Leakage Scenarios for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
in Trinidad and Tobago, NGIA Research Seminar Series,
UTT, Point Lisas, August 2008.
Murray, R., S. Hosein and H.I. Furlonge, Investigation of
the Potential for MethanolÊs Use as a Power Generation
Fuel for Regional Markets, NGIA Research Seminar
Series, UTT, Point Lisas, August 2008.
Boodlal, D., H.I. Furlonge and R. Williams, A Strategy
for CO2 Emission Mitigation in T&T (CO2 Inventory
and Techno-economic Comparisons of Capture
Technologies), NGIA Research Seminar Series, UTT,
Point Lisas, August 2008.
Ransome, G. and H.I. Furlonge, A Review of Worldwide
Potential Extraction of Natural Gas from Hydrates
and Possible Applications in Trinidad and Tobago, NGIA
Research Seminar Series, UTT, Point Lisas, August 2008.
Trotman, S. and H.I. Furlonge, Proposal for an Advance
Modelling Approach for Studying the Behaviour of Gas
Prices in Regional Markets, NGIA Research Seminar
Series, UTT, Point Lisas, August 2008. 63
Watson, C. and H.I. Furlonge, Development of an
Optimisation Modelling Approach for Exploiting
Uncertainty and Opportunities in the LNG Supply Chain,
NGIA Research Seminar Series, UTT, Point Lisas, August
2008.
Bahaw, E. and H.I. Furlonge, Developing a Macroeconomic
Model of the Trinidad and Tobago Economy to Determine
the Contribution of the Energy Sector Towards
Sustainable Growth, NGIA Research Seminar Series,
UTT, Point Lisas, August 2008.
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NGIA researchers Donnie Boodlal and Haydn I. Furlonge also

made a presentation on September 15, 2008 to CabinetÊs
Standing Committee on Energy entitled „Towards a Strategy
for CO2 Emissions Mitigation in T&T CO2 Inventory and
Overview of Capture Technologies‰.
In addition, a seminar was arranged by NGIA involving
presentations by General Electric (GE) International on
„Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Applications‰ and
„Carbon Dioxide Mitigation and Trading‰, September 18,
2007, Point Lisas Campus, UTT.
NGIA organised the Tobago Gas Technology Conference
2008 (http://u.tt/tgtc), which took place on October 7-10

64 Staff of the NGIA, 2008.

in Tobago. The theme of this yearÊs conference was „Next

Generation Energy Technologies‰, and the focus was on
leading research and recent advances into technologies which
drive the energy industry, and on addressing trends in regional
and international energy issue.
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DAVID ALEXANDER
Year 2, Ph.D Student in Petroleum Engineering

„I am currently a second year Ph.D Student in Petroleum Engineering with

the Natural Gas Institute of the Americas at The University of Trinidad and
Tobago. My topic of research is carbon dioxide sequestration and enhanced
oil recovery. One economic benefit is that it can be used for enhancing oil
productivity in selected fields in Trinidad and Tobago.
This research is being conducted in collaboration with the University of
Texas at Austin. UTT provides all the necessary funding and equipment to
conduct the research. UTTÊs alliance with this university enables me to be
trained using the latest technologies and world-renowned professors. All
other identified training required is supported by UTT. Thus at end of the
programme I will be equally qualified when compared to individuals from
first world countries. In addition, the University has awarded me a full-time
job as an Instructor while my continued studies are being pursued.
I feel very privileged to be working and pursuing my Ph.D with UTT.‰ 65
 11.0 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The University of Trinidad and Tobago („the University‰)
which comprise the balance sheet as at September 30, 2006 and the statement of income and expenditure,
statement of changes in reserves and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of sig-
nificant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.

ManagementÊs Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accor-
dance with International Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing
and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate
accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

AuditorsÊ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply
with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial
statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditorsÊ judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entityÊs preparation and fair presenta-
tion of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate for the circumstances,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entityÊs internal control. An audit
also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

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 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

(Continued)

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinion.

As explained in Note 19 to the financial statements, no tax liability has been recorded in the financial state-
ments on the basis that the Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago had agreed that the University be
accorded certain exemptions from taxation and as such the University is currently pursuing Charitable Or-
ganization Status from the Board of Inland Revenue to be exempt from taxation. As at September 30, 2006
the University has not completed this process and therefore is subject to taxation. If this was recorded, there
would be a tax expense of $148,563 in the statement of income and expenditure for the year ended September
30, 2006. There would also be a tax liability of $252,196 in the balance sheet as at September 30, 2006, with a
corresponding reduction in the accumulated reserves at that date of $252,196.

Opinion

In our opinion, except for the matter explained in the preceding paragraph, the financial statements give a true
and fair view of the financial position of the University as at September 30, 2006, and of its financial performance
and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Port of Spain
TRINIDAD
November 19, 2008

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 BALANCE SHEET AS AT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

Note 2006 2005

CURRENT ASSETS $ $
Inventory 35
Accounts receivable and prepayments 3 133,746 55,654
Cash and cash equivalents 4 74,373 100,230
208,119 155,919

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accruals 5 68,855 49,197
Deferred fees 6 15,080 2,536
83,935 51,733
NET CURRENT ASSETS 124,184 104,186

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 7 353,394 182,963
Intangible assets 8 3,294 2,487
Other assets 9 10,456 10,609
367,144 196,059
491,328 300,245

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred capital grants 10 463,392 281,947
Deferred contributions 11 7,331 2,450
Managed projects 12 3,496 1,575
Amount due to National Energy Skills Center (NESC) 16 3,600 3,600
477,819 289,572

RESERVES
General 7,800 7,482
Industry Liaison and Professional Education Unit (ILPE) 5,709 3,191
13,509 10,673
491,328 300,245

70 The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Governors on November 19, 2008 and signed on its behalf
by:

_____________________________ ____________________________
Member of the Board of Governors Member of the Board of Governors
 STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

Note 2006 2005

$ $

Income
Government contributions:
Recurrent grants 96,868 70,225
Capital grants released 10 13,251 7,444
Tuition and other related fees 19,231 18,062
Industry Liaison and Professional Education Unit (ILPE) 14,355 13,647
Non-government contributions 11 74 465
Interest income 4,231 568
Other income 13 553 170

148,563 110,581

Expenses
Staff costs 14 51,579 21,450
General and administrative expenses 23,257 25,263
Academic programs and related costs 32,474 23,165
Industry Liaison and Professional Education Unit (ILPE) 11,837 10,372
Facilities costs 13,329 12,214
Depreciation 13,251 7,444

145,727 99,908

Excess of income over expenditure for the year/period 15 2,836 10,673

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

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 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
RESERVES FOR THE YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

Reserves
General ILPE Total
$ $ $

Period ended September 30, 2005

Balances as at September 14, 2004

Excess of income over expenditure

for the period 7,482 3,191 10,673

Balances as at September 30, 2005 7,482 3,191 10,673

Year ended September 30, 2006

Balances as at September 30, 2005 7,482 3,191 10,673

Excess of income over expenditure

for the year 318 2,518 2,836

Balances as at September 30, 2006 7,800 5,709 13,509

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

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 STATEMENT IN CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2006 2005
$ $

Cash flows from operating activities

Excess of income over expenditure for the year/period 2,836 10,673

Adjustments to reconcile excess of income over
expenditure to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation 13,251 7,444
Capital grants released to the statement of income
and expenditure (13,251) (7,444)
Deferred contribution released to the statement of
income and expenditure (74) (465)
Amortisation of intangibles 853 540
Impairment of intangibles 731
Disposal of assets (non-cash) 95
Amortisation of leasehold premiums 121 32

Operating income before working capital changes 3,831 11,511

Decrease/(increase) in inventory 35 (35)
Increase in accounts receivable and prepayments (78,092) (55,654)
Increase in accounts payable and accruals and deferred fees 32,202 55,333
Decrease/(increase) in other assets 32 (10,641)

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (41,992) 514

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (183,777) (107,976)

Purchase of intangible assets (1,660) (3,758)

Net cash outflow from investing activities (185,437) (111,734)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from capital grants 194,696 206,960 73

Proceeds from managed projects and deferred contributions - net 6,876 4,490

Net cash inflow from financing activities 201,572 211,450

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (25,857) 100,230

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 100,230

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year (note 4) 74,373 100,230

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

1. Corporate information

The University of Trinidad and Tobago („the University‰) was incorporated on September 14, 2004 as a non-profit
company under the Companies Act 1995, Chapter 81:01 of the laws of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. This was
an interim measure until such time as appropriate legislation is enacted to govern the conduct of its affairs.

The University operates out of multi-campus facilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Its registered office is at
Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua, Trinidad.

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago („GORTT‰), through the Corporation Sole, is the Founder
Member of the University and can appoint no more than one third of the members of the Board of Governors.
GORTT now provides both recurrent and capital grant funding to the University.

The management of the University is vested in a Board of Governors, ten (10) of whom can be appointed by the
three (3) First Members of the University and five (5) of whom can be appointed by the Corporation Sole. As at
November 19, 2008 the Board of Governors consists of ten (10) Governors (September 30, 2006: 13) and does
not include any persons who have been appointed by the Corporation Sole.

The University is an institution of higher education and research. It provides training and educational services
primarily at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels, and performs research and other services
through contributions from corporate donors and sponsoring organisations and under contracts with various
clients. The University has fostered partnerships with the private sector and entered into strategic alliances with
internationally reputable universities. The private sector brings industry-relevant course content with the result of
a graduate being industry-ready.

The University has a „business school‰ referred to as Industry Liaison & Professional Education („ILPE‰) which
provides short courses and professional programs mainly to meet the technical training needs of the oil and gas
industry. The trainees are from wide sectors of the community State Agencies and Government Ministries,
Corporate Entities and Private Individuals.

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 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below:

a. Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis and in accordance with the International
Financial Reporting Standards („IFRS‰).

These financial statements are presented in Trinidad and Tobago dollars, which is the UniversityÊs functional
and presentation currency. The comparative statements cover the period September 14, 2004 (the date of
incorporation) to September 30, 2005.

b. Significant accounting estimates, assumptions and judgements

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS necessitates the use of estimates, assumptions
and judgments. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
contingent liabilities at the balance sheet date as well as affecting the reported income and expenses for the
year. Although the estimates are based on managementÊs best knowledge and judgment of current facts as at
the balance sheet date, the actual outcome may differ from these estimates, possibly significantly.

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance
sheet date, which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities within the next financial year is discussed below:

Property, plant and equipment

Management exercises judgment in determining whether costs incurred can accrue significant future economic
benefits to the University to enable the value to be treated as capital expenditure. Further judgment is applied
in the annual review of the useful lives of all categories of property, plant and equipment and the resulting
depreciation determined thereon.

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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

c. Impairment of assets

Various assets of the University are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount
by which the assetÊs carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher
of an assetÊs fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are
grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).

d. Foreign currency translation

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the rate ruling at the
date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into
Trinidad and Tobago dollars at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets
and liabilities are translated using exchange rates that existed when the values were determined. Exchange
differences on foreign currency transactions are recognised in the statement of income and expenditure.

e. Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses.

Subsequent costs are included in the assetÊs carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, only when it
is probable that future economic benefits will accrue to the University and the cost can be measured reliably.
All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of income and expenditure when incurred.
Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down
immediately to its recoverable amount.

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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

e. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

With the exception of land and capital work in progress, depreciation is charged on all other assets on the
straight line basis at rates estimated to write off these assets over their expected useful lives as follows:

Buildings 2.5%
Motor vehicles 25%
Reference library materials 20%
Machinery and equipment 10% - 33 1/3%
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures 10% - 33 1/3%

The costs of buildings under construction are classified under Âcapital works in progress.Ê Depreciation is
charged when the construction is substantially completed and the assets are ready for use.

Property, plant and equipment transferred by GORTT and/or donated by other sources to the University are
recognised at estimated fair values, with a corresponding credit to the deferred capital grants or deferred
contribution account.

Gains or losses arising from the derecognition of property, plant and equipment are measured as the
difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the
statement of income and expenditure when the asset is derecognised.

f. Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible
assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Intangible assets are amortised over their useful economic lives and assessed for impairment whenever there
is an indication that the intangible assets may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation
method for an intangible asset are reviewed at least annually.

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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

f. Intangible assets (continued)

Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits
embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortisation period, as appropriate, and is treated as
changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense on intangible assets is recognised in the expense
category consistent with the function of intangible assets.

Gains or losses arising from the derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between
the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the statement of
income and expenditure when the asset is derecognised.

g. Leases

Operating leases
Leases of assets under which all the risks and benefits of ownership are effectively retained by the lessor are
classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the statement of income
and expenditure on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made
to the lessor by way of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which termination takes place.

h. Inventory

Inventory representing the cost of laptop computers and related software for resale to students, is valued
at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first in first out (FIFO) method.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs
necessary to make the sale.

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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

i. Accounts receivables

Accounts receivables are recognised and carried at original full amounts less provision for doubtful debts.
Specific provisions for doubtful debts are made where the recovery of the full amount is considered doubtful.
Bad debts are generally written off against the provision when identified.

j. Financial instruments

Financial instruments carried in the balance sheet include cash and bank balances, receivables and payables,
and are stated at cost.

k. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand and funds held in money market mutual funds
with original maturity of three months or less and are carried at cost which approximates their fair value.

l. Capital grants and government contributions

Capital grants
Capital grants are received from both GORTT and private sources for the specific purpose of construction
and/or purchase of property, plant and equipment. These grants are recognised where there is reasonable
assurance that the grant funds will be received and utilised in accordance with all stipulated conditions. An
amount equivalent to the depreciation charge on the relevant property, plant and equipment is released to
income over the expected useful life of the asset. Non-monetary capital grants are recorded at fair value and
are released to income over the expected useful life of the asset.

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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

l. Capital grants and government contributions (continued)

Government contributions

Contributions received from GORTT to meet operating deficits are recognised in the respective year to
which the GovernmentÊs annual budget allocation applies.

m. Deferred contributions

The University receives funding from donors for research projects, bursaries, scholarships, capital and other
purposes. The University follows the deferral method of accounting for grants and donations, when they are
restricted in use by the donor.

Donations that are governed by donor-imposed stipulations, for which stipulations must be complied with to
the satisfaction of the donor for the project expenditure to be approved, are generally for projects undertaken
by the various departments and are referred to as „Deferred contributions‰ (note 11). Such donations are
accounted for as follows:

i. Donations received in advance of expenditure:

Donations received in advance of expenditure are deferred and shown in the balance sheet as „Deferred
contributions‰. When funds are disbursed, the amount is charged as an expense in the statement of
income and expenditure or, if applicable, included on the balance sheet as property, plant and equipment
or intangible assets. An equivalent amount is then released as income from „Deferred contributions‰ to
the statement of income and expenditure.

ii. Expenditure in advance of receipt of donations pledged:

Expenditures, made in accordance with donorÊs stipulations in advance of receipt of donations pledged, are
included in the balance sheet as „Accounts Receivables‰. The amount is also reflected in the statement of
income and expenditure as relevant expenses or if applicable, in the balance sheet as property, plant and
equipment with an equivalent amount reflected as „Non Government Contributions‰ in the statement of
income and expenditure or if applicable, „Deferred capital grants‰.
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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

n. Accounts payable

Accounts payable are carried at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for
goods and services received, whether or not invoiced to the University.

o. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the University has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of
a past event where it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required
to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

p. Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the University
and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration
received, excluding discounts and rebates. The following specific recognition criteria apply to the relevant
category of revenue:

i) Grants relating to operating activities

Grants relating to operating activities are recognised as income on a systematic and rational basis over
the periods in which the related expenses are incurred.

ii) Tuition and other related fees

Tuition fees are recognised on the accrual basis over the period of instruction.

iii) Interest income

Interest income is accounted for on the accrual basis.

iv) Other income

Income is received from a range of activities including catering, room hire, rental and other services
rendered. Income is recognised on the accruals basis commensurate with the exchange of relevant
services.

v) Industry Liaison and Professional Education Unit (ILPE) 81

Income is recognised on the accruals basis commensurate with the exchange of relevant services and
is reported separately to segregate its revenue and expenses for future activities relating to this Unit.
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

3. Accounts receivable and prepayments 2006 2005

$ $

Amounts due from GORTT (see below) 122,173 52,966

Corporate receivables 7,461 2,513
Prepayments 3,918 1,647
Other receivables 2,339 296

135,891 57,422
Less: provision for doubtful debts (2,145) (1,768)

133,746 55,654
Amounts due from GORTT comprise:
Capital contribution (cash in transit) 94,197 43,778
Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) 27,976 9,188

122,173 52,966

4. Cash and cash equivalents 2006 2005

$ $

Cash at bank and in hand 21,110 74,849

Money market mutual funds 53,263 25,381

Cash and cash equivalents as per statement of cash flow 74,373 100,230

The applicable interest rate at the balance sheet date on the money market mutual funds (TT$) ranges from 5.5%
5.75% per annum.

5. Accounts payable and accruals 2006 2005

$ $

Other payables and accruals 37,386 39,902

Trade creditors 21,250 1,843
Retentions payable 8,206 5,431
Amount due to National Energy Skills Center (NESC) -note 16 2,013 2,021
82 68,855 49,197
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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

6. Deferred fees

This represents the portion of tuition fees that is deferred, as the services will be provided in the subsequent
period.When the services are performed, the amount is released to the statement of income and expenditure and
included within tuition and other related fees income.

7. Property, plant and equipment

Machinery Office Capital

& Motor Equipment work in
Buildings Equipment Vehicles & fixtures progress Total

Cost $ $ $ $ $ $
As at October 1, 2005 57,055 27,941 3,911 12,418 89,082 190,407
Additions 2,958 4,642 915 13,073 162,189 183,777
Disposals (101) (101)
Transfers from work
in progress 154,829 5,197 8,985 (169,011)

As at September 30, 2006 214,842 37,780 4,725 34,476 82,260 374,083

Accumulated Depreciation
As at October 1, 2005 1,638 3,595 585 1,626 7,444
Charge for the year 2,992 4,640 1,103 4,516 13,251
Disposals (6) (6)

As at September 30, 2006 4,630 8,235 1,682 6,142 20,689

Net Book Value as at

September 30, 2006 210,212 29,545 3,043 28,334 82,260 353,394
Net Book Value as at
September 30, 2005 55,417 24,346 3,326 10,792 89,082 182,963

In May 2004, GORTT approved the establishment of The University of Trinidad and Tobago and decided that the 83
Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Technology (TTIT), a division of the National Energy Skills Center (NESC), would
be integrated with the University. In September 2004, the University recorded the building and equipment of TTIT
(the Point Lisas Campus) at fair values of $56.0 million and $26.4 million respectively and with corresponding
credits to „Deferred capital grants‰ (note 10). These assets have been recognised in the balance sheet on the basis
that it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the University and the assets have a cost or value that
can be measured reliably.
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

7. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

In July 2005, GORTT approved the transfer of the land on which the building at the Point Lisas Campus is situated.
The transfer has to be effected via a state grant and is subject to the provisions of the Real Property Ordinance
which requires the submission of approved survey plans by the University. The University has not secured legal
title to the land at the balance sheet date and accordingly, has not recognised the land on its balance sheet.

Capital Work in Progress at year-end, includes design and construction costs of the Graduation Pavilion at the
OÊMeara Campus in Arima, the Maritime Campus Phase 11 in Chaguaramas and the Main Campus at Tamana
In Tech Park, Wallerfield in the amounts of $3.99 million, $12.1 million and $42.1 million respectively. During the year
the amounts transferred to Buildings with respect to the OÊMeara Campus and the Maritime Campus are $112.3
million and $41.5 million respectively.

8. Intangible assets

Computer Software Licences Total

$ $ $
Period ended September 30, 2005
Opening balance
Additions 2,459 1,299 3,758
Amortisation during the period (101) (439) (540)
Impairment charge (731) (731)
Balance as at September 30, 2005 2,358 129 2,487

Cost 2,459 1,299 3,758

Accumulated amortisation and impairment (101) (1,170) (1,271)
Net book amount 2,358 129 2,487

Year ended September 30, 2006

Opening balance 2,358 129 2,487
Additions 1,660 1,660
Amortisation during the year (791) (62) (853)
Balance as at September 30, 2006 3,227 67 3,294

Cost 4,119 1,299 5,418

84 Accumulated amortisation and impairment (892) (1,232) (2,124)
Net book amount 3,227 67 3,294
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STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

8. Intangible assets (continued)

Computer software
This includes the costs of acquired computer software and is being amortised on a straight-line basis over a finite
period of three (3) years.

Licences
This represents the costs incurred by the University to acquire the licences granted by a foreign university in
respect of the delivery of the UniversityÊs educational program.The licence fee is being amortised on a straight-line
basis over a finite period of three (3) years, which is the applicable period of the licence.

9. Other assets 2006 2005

$ $

Prepaid lease premiums (see below) 10,325 10,446

Rental deposits 131 163
10,456 10,609
Prepaid lease premiums:

Opening balance 10,567

Additions 10,599
Amortisation during the period (121) (32)
10,446 10,567
Current portion included in other receivables (121) (121)

10,325 10,446

Prepaid lease premiums comprise amounts paid to acquire the leases of parcels of lands on which the OÊMeara
Campus, Arima and the Maritime Campus, Chaguaramas are situated. Lease premiums are amortised over
the periods of the respective leases which are ninety-nine (99) years for OÊMeara and thirty (30) years for
Chaguaramas.

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 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

10. Deferred capital grants 2006 2005

$ $

Monetary grants 391,214 204,749

Non-monetary grants 72,178 77,198
463,392 281,947

Balance as at September 30 281,947

Received during the period 194,696 289,391
Released to the statement of income and expenditure (13,251) (7,444)
Balance as at September 30 463,392 281,947

For each reporting period, the University transfers to income an amount equivalent to the depreciation charge of
related property, plant and equipment. The gross amounts of grants received during the year comprise:

2006 2005
$ $

Monetary grants 194,696 206,960

Non-monetary grants
- Building 56,000
- Equipment 26,431
194,696 289,391

11. Deferred contributions

Balance as at September 30 2,450

Received during the year 4,955 2,915
Released to the statement of income and expenditure (74) (465)
Balance as at September 30 7,331 2,450

These funds represent receipts from donors with specified conditions and restrictions relating to its use. When
these funds are spent in accordance with the donorÊs stipulation, the amount is released to the statement of in-
come and expenditure.
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 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

12. Managed projects

Managed projects comprise the following:

2006 2005
$ $

Centre for Energy Enterprise Development 1,575 1,575

Trinidad and Tobago Health Sciences Initiative 1,921
3,496 1,575

These are projects undertaken by the University for clients in accordance with specific conditions.

2006 2005
$ $
13. Other income

Facility rental 238

Project management fees (net) 294
Sundry income 10 85
Foreign exchange gain 8 55
Sale of laptops (net) 3 30
553 170

14. Staff costs

Compensation of key management personnel 6,634 1,140

Other staff costs 44,945 20,310
51,579 21,450

Staff costs relating to the ILPE Unit amounting to $1.834 million (2005: $1.489 million) are included within ILPE
expenses in the statement of income and expenditure.

15. Excess of income over expenditure

Excess of income over expenditure is derived after deducting/(including) the following:

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2006 2005
$ $
Depreciation expense 13,251 7,444
Capital contributions released to
statement of income and expenditure (13,251) (7,444)
Amortisation of intangibles 853 540
Amortisation of lease premiums 121 32
Impairment of intangibles _ 731
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

16. Related party disclosures

During the period, the University had the following transactions with related parties as follows:
2006 2005
$ $
Pre-incorporation costs incurred by the University
and paid by National Energy Skills Center (NESC) on its behalf 958

Salaries and other operating expenditures incurred by the University

and paid by National Energy Skills Center (NESC) on its behalf 9,362

Medical transcription training costs incurred by

Evolving Tecknologies and Enterprise Development Company Ltd
(e-Teck) and invoiced to the University 5,952 12,589

Lease premium paid to Evolving Tecknologies and Enterprise

Development Company Limited (e-Teck) for the land 599
at the OÊMeara Campus

Rent paid to Evolving Tecknologies and Enterprise Development

Company Limited (e-Teck) for the land at the OÊMeara Campus 553 414

Management is of the view that these transactions were entered into on terms no less favourable than those that
could have been obtained from other parties providing these services.

Related party balances at year-end include: 2006 2005

$ $

Amounts due to NESC (current) note 5 2,013 2,021

Amounts due to NESC (non-current) 3,600 3,600

The non-current portion of the liability due to NESC amounting to $3.6 million is subject to an agreement dated
May 29, 2008.This balance is repayable in equal monthly installments of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000),
the first such installment is due on June 2, 2008 and subsequent installments due monthly thereafter, with the last
such installment due in May, 2009.
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 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

16. Related party disclosures (continued)

2006 2005
$ $
Amount due to e-Teck re:
Medical transcription training costs 13,412 7,460
Amount due to e-Teck re:
Lease premiums relating to the OÊMeara Campus 1,013

17. Contributed services

Certain industry partners have seconded professional staff to assist the University in the start up of its operations
at no cost to the University. The value of these services is therefore not included in these financial statements.

18. Commitments

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases entered with various companies are as
follows:
2006 2005
$ $

Due within one year 2,255 2,034

Due after one year but not more than five years 3,623 4,096
Due after five years 13,838 14,404

19,716 20,534

The University has approved capital commitments amounting to $112.3 million (2005: $74.9 million) mainly relating
to obligations in connection with the construction of the OÊMeara Campus and Maritime Campus. This capital
expenditure committed at September 30, 2006 would be fully funded by government grants.

The University entered into various agreements with foreign universities for delivery of its educational program.
As at September 30, 2006, the contractual commitments with these foreign universities amounted to $18.3 million
(2005: $35.4 million).
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 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

19. Taxation

No tax liability has been recorded in the financial statements on the basis that the Cabinet of GORTT had agreed
that the University be accorded certain exemptions from taxation. The University had submitted an application
to the Board of Inland Revenue („BIR‰) for the University to be granted Charitable Organisation Status under
the Corporation Tax Act, with retroactive effect from September 14, 2004. In April 2008, the University was
granted approval for Interim Charitable Organisation status with retroactive effect therefrom, pending the final
recommendation from the Board of Inland Revenue, and accordingly no tax liability has been recorded in these
financial statements. If this was recorded,there would be a tax expense of $148,563 (one hundred and forty eight
thousand five hundred and sixty three dollars) in the statement of income and expenditure for the year ended
September 30, 2006. There would also be a tax liability of $252,196 (two hundred and fifty two thousand one
hundred and ninety six dollars) in the balance sheet as at September 30, 2006, with a corresponding reduction in
the accumulated reserves at that date of $252,196 (two hundred and fifty two thousand one hundred and ninety
six dollars).

20. Financial instruments and risk management practices

a) Fair values

The methods and assumption used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which
it is practical to estimate a value are as follows:

Short-term financial assets and liabilities

The carrying value of these assets and liabilities is a reasonable estimate of their fair value because of the short
maturity of these instruments. Short-term financial assets comprise cash and accounts receivable. Short-term
financial liabilities comprise accounts payable and accruals.

b) Foreign currency risk

The University incurs foreign currency exposure on transactions that are denominated in a currency other
than the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. The University ensures that the net exposure is kept within reasonable
limits by monitoring and, where necessary, adjusting its exposure.

c) Liquidity risk
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Liquidity risk, also referred to as funding risk, is the risk that the University will encounter difficulty in raising
funds to meet commitments. Liquidity risk may result from an inability to sell a financial asset quickly or at
close to its fair value. Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and ensuring the
availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed facilities. The management of the University
manages this risk by keeping a substantial portion of its financial assets in liquid form.
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)

21. Subsequent events

In accordance with the decisions of GORTT, the process of integration is on-going with respect to the following
institutions:

John S. Donaldson Technical Institute (JSDTI)

San Fernando Technical Institute (SFTI)
Valsayn Teachers Training College
Corinth Teachers Training College
Tool and Die functions of Metal Industries Company Limited (MIC)
Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)
Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA)
Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture & Forestry (ECIAF)
Research and Support Services Centre at Waterloo
National Institute of Higher Education Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST)
Sugar Cane Feed Centre at Longdenville
Centeno Experimental Station.

In March 2007, the Board of Governors approved the award of contract amounting to $1.12 billion (VAT inclusive)
for the UniversityÊs signature complex located at Tamana In Tech Park, Wallerfield.

In March 2007, URECO Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of the University, was incorporated primarily to manage the
UniversityÊs estate portfolio.

In March 2007, (UTT) Caribbean Industrial and Technological Services Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of the
University, was incorporated primarily to provide scientific and technological services to clients.

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 12.0 THE REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Board of Governors is pleased to submit its

Report for the year ended 30 September 2006:

$(000) $(000)
Excess of Income over Expenditure
for the year after accounting for: 2,836

DirectorsÊ Fees and expenses 360

Depreciation 13,251
Releases to Income (13,251)

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Kenneth Julien, Mr. Robert Riley Mr. Errol Pilgrim Mr. Ravindra Dr. René Monteil
T.C. (Professor Emeritus) Nath Maharaj
– Chairman

Legal Status

Pursuant to a decision of Cabinet in August, 2004, UTT was

incorporated as a private non-profit company under the
Companies Act, Chapter 81:01 on 2004 September 14. It
was felt that incorporation as a non-profit company would
allow the institution to be more responsive to the changing
requirements of a new University.
As a non-profit company, UTT has no share capital.
However, UTTÊs By-Laws provide for four classes of Members
(equivalent of shareholders) of the University as follows:
 THE REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

i. The Founder Member being the Corporation Sole Mrs. Gisele Marfleet
on behalf of the Government (GORTT); Dr. René Monteil
ii. The First Members being the persons first named Professor Dyer Narinesingh
in the Articles of Incorporation; Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj
iii. Benefactor Members being persons (corporations Mr. Errol Pilgrim
or individuals) who make a financial contribution Mrs. Allyson Ramkerrysingh
to the University based on a pre-determined level Mr. Gervase Warner
prescribed by the Board of Governors; and Mr. Lincoln Warner
iv. Honorary Members being corporations and
individuals who are invited by the Governors in
recognition of their work for the University.

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Mr. Frank Look Kin Professor Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke Mr. Lincoln Warner Mr. Ian Welch
Dyer Narinesingh

The current Members of the University are the Founder Sub-Committees of the Board for the financial year
Member and the First Members (who are Kenneth Julien,T.C. year 2006
(Professor Emeritus), Mr. Ian Welch and Mr. Robert Riley).
The Board of Governors at its inaugural meeting held on
The members of the Board of Governors as at 2006 2005 March 11 approved the establishment of the following
September 30 were as follows: Sub-Committees:
Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus) Chairman 1. Executive
Mr. Robert Riley 2. Budget and Finance
Mr. Ian Welch 3. Planning and Development
Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke 4. Human Resources and Appointments
Mr. Frank Look Kin 5. Audit
 THE REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

A) The Executive Committee Ć Ms. Feona Lue Ping Wa (then Acting Financial
Controller)
The approved membership of the Executive Committee Ć Mr. Dave Bhajan (Vice President Capital Projects and
effective 2005 April 29 was as follows: Institutional Planning)
Ć Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus) ă Chairman
Ć Mr. Robert Riley E) The Planning and Development Sub-Committee
Ć Mr. Ian Welch
Ć Professor Dyer Narinesingh The membership of the Planning and Development Sub-
Ć Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj Committee was as follows:
Ć Dr. René Monteil
Ć Mr. Gervase Warner Ć Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus) ă Chairman
Ć Ms. Gisele Marfleet
B) The Board Tenders Committee Ć Dr. René Monteil
Ć Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj
The Executive Committee at its meeting held on 2005 July 21 Ć Professor K.D. Srivastava (then Provost)
noted that until UTTÊs Procurement Policy and Procedures Ć Mr. Dave Bhajan (then VP Capital Projects and
was adopted and ratified by the Board, the Executive Institutional Planning)
Committee would act as the Board Tenders Committee for Ć Dr. Peter Smith (then Associate Provost)
UTT. Ć Ms. Jennifer Sampson (then PS, Ministry of Science,
UTTÊs Manual of Procurement Policies and Procedures Technology and Tertiary Education)
was approved by the Board on 2005 December 12 and
revised on 2006 July 10. F) The Human Resource and Appointments
Sub-Committee
C) The Audit Sub-Committee
The membership of the Human Resource and Appointment
The following membership of the Audit Sub-Committee was Sub-Committee was as follows:
approved by the Executive Committee at its meeting held on Ć Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke ă Chairman
2005 April 29: Ć Dr. René Monteil
Ć Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj
94 Ć Mr. Jerome Sooklal ă Chairman Ć Mrs. Allyson Ramkerrysingh
Ć Mr. Errol Pilgrim Ć Mrs. Gisele Marfleet
Ć Mrs. Allyson Ramkerrysingh Ć Professor Dyer Narinesingh
Ć Mr. Oliver Flax (then Vice President,
Mr. Jerome Sooklal resigned from the Board on 2005 May 20. Human Resources and Administration)
Ć Professor K.D. Srivastava (then Provost)
D) The Finance and Budget Sub-Committee
Material Interests
The membership of the Finance and Budget Sub-Committee
was as follows: At no time during or at the end of the financial year did
any Director or Officer have any material interests in any
Ć Mr. Gervase Warner ă Chairman contract or arrangement in relation to the business of the
Ć Mr. Errol Pilgrim University.
Ć Mr. Frank Look Kin Clause 10 (10) of the UniversityÊs By-Laws requires a
Ć Dr. René Monteil Director or Officer to disclose to the Board and the Members
Ć Mrs. Allyson Ramkerrysingh any material contract entered into with the University.
Ć Professor K.D. Srivastava (then Provost and Senior
Vice President)
 THE REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Service Contracts Mr. Lincoln Warner

Mr. Gervase Warner
Other than that entered into with the President of the
University with effect from June 2005, there were no service Mr. Gervase Warner tendered his resignation from the
contracts between the University and any of its Directors. Board of Governors with effect from 2007 July 31.
The services of the Executive Director were donated by
BG TT for the period under review. Following the resignation of Mr. Gervase Warner from
the Board of Governors, the Board ratified the appointment
Significant Events subsequent to 2006 September 30 of Mr. Frank Look Kin as pro tem Chairman of the Finance
and Budget Sub-Committee and Mr. Errol Pilgrim as pro tem
At a meeting of the Board of Governors held on 2008 Chairman of the Audit Sub-Committee (both with effect
August 29, the Board resolved that the membership of the from 2007 September).
Board Tenders Committee be revised as follows:
Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus) - Chairman The current composition of the Board of Governors as at
Dr. René Monteil 2008 September 30 is as follows:
Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke
Mr. Lincoln Warner Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus) Chairman
Professor Dyer Narinesingh (and President)
Mr. Frank Look Kin Mr. Robert Riley
Mr. Ian Welch
Although the Government appointed the first members Dr. René Monteil
of the Board of Governors, the re-election of members Mr. Frank Look Kin
of the Board was carried out in accordance with UTTÊs Professor Dyer Narinesingh
approved By-Laws which provide that the Government, Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke
through the Corporation Sole (being the Minister of Finance Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj
or his proxy), has the power to exclusively appoint one- Mr. Errol Pilgrim
third of the maximum number of members of the Board of Mr. Lincoln Warner
Governors (equivalent to five (5) Governors), while the First
Members have the power to appoint the remaining ten (10) The Corporate Secretary for the period to 2006
Governors. September 30 was Mr. Errol Ashby. He has been succeeded 95
Ms. Gisele Marfleet and Ms. Allyson Ramkerrysingh by Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh who was appointed Corporate
did not seek re-appointment as Members of the Board of Secretary with effect from 2007 May 16. Mr. Dayle Connelly,
Governors at the re-election of members of the Board at Manager Legal, is Assistant Corporate Secretary with effect
the Annual Meeting of Members held on 2007 March 29 and from 2008 August 29.
they both ceased being members of the Board of Governors
with effect from this date.
At the Annual Meeting of Members held on 2007 March
29 the following ten (10) members of the Board of Directors
were re-appointed to the Board of Governors for a period
of two (2) years from the date of that meeting:
Mr. Robert Riley
Mr. Ian Welch
Dr. René Monteil
Mr. Frank Look Kin
Professor Dyer Narinesingh
Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke
Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj
Mr. Errol Pilgrim
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THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh, Corporate Secretary Mr. Dayle Connelly, Assistant Corporate Secretary
THE REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Appointment of Auditors

At a Special Meeting of the Members of the University held

on 2006 December 18, on the recommendation of the Board
of Governors, the Members resolved that the firm of Ernst
and Young, Chartered Accountants be appointed as Auditors
of The University until the close of the next Annual Meeting
of the Members of the University at a remuneration to be
fixed by the Board of Governors of The University.
Messrs. Ernst andYoung were advised of their appointment
as Auditors of the University on 2006 December 19 to
conduct the audits for the two financial years 2004/5 and
2005/6. The 2004/5 audit commenced in 2007 April.
Resolutions to reappoint Ernst and Young as Auditors
until the next succeeding Annual Meeting of Members and to
authorise the Board to determine their remuneration were
proposed and accepted at the 2008 (3rd) Annual Meeting of
Members of the University held on 2008 July 3.
The Board at its meeting held on August 29 2008 agreed
to the engagement of Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants,
to conduct the combined audits of the Accounts & Financial
Statements of UTT for the years ended 2007 September
30 and 2008 September 30. The Auditors were informed of
their engagement by letter dated 2008 September 26.

Indemnities and Insurance

The University maintains liability insurance for its

Directors and Officers. Cover is not provided in the event
that a Director or Officer is proved to have acted fraudulently 97
or dishonestly.

Kenneth Julien,T.C. (Professor Emeritus)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
2008 November 19
 13.0
Physical Impact
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) has expanded
rapidly over the past four years, since its establishment in
September 2004. Starting with one campus at Point Lisas
and approximately 1,600 students, UTT now operates from
eight campuses and two administrative offices. Another
four campuses are in the planning and construction stages,
including the new main campus being built at Tamana Intech
Park, Wallerfield. Over the 2009 academic year the student
population is expected to exceed 6,400 persons.
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Mr. Dave Bhajan,Vice President Capital Projects and Institutional Planning are expected to have a useful life of several decades and the
At full capacity, when all campuses are in operation by campuses facilitates the vision and guiding principles of UTT
2012 , UTTÊs student population will be in excess of 12,000 with respect to the following:
persons, with a significant postgraduate cohort. The initial
emphasis on graduate programmes and research and
development activity is already beginning to show results in
terms of the level and importance of this activity within the
University.
The geographic distribution of UTT campuses throughout
Trinidad and Tobago reflects the intent to build close linkages
with the local communities, and to provide new opportunities,
and increased access for the entire population of the country
to University programmes. An underlying feature of the design
of new campuses and refurbishment of existing campuses is
to build solid relationships with the resident communities in
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
the vicinity of the campuses to facilitate the following:
Community and individual access to UTT
programmes;
Employment within the University for members of
the community;
Easy access for young persons as well as mature
students to University courses;
A wide range of non-traditional programmes offering
new opportunities to the population of Trinidad and
Tobago, that were previously unavailable;
Community involvement in research and
development activities.
This is manifested in symbiotic relationships between UTT
campuses and the surrounding communities, where UTTÊs
facilities are utilised for community activities, and regular
consultation between UTT and the local population is actively
encouraged. The design of new campuses also takes into
account the prior use of the specific locations in order to
minimise inconvenience to the surrounding population, and
to enhance the quality of the environment in that particular
area. For example, access routes previously used by local
residents through campus properties, are maintained and
made secure as part of the University outreach philosophy
of enhancing the environment of local residents.
UTT actively promotes the concept of excellence in the
design and construction of its facilities. University buildings
designs take this factor into account. The design of new
Flexibility of space to allow for programmes and
activities to be modified as technology changes and new
needs arise. Flexible space facilitates retrofitting for many
different applications;
Space without boundaries that allows cross-fertilisation
of ideas, and encourages interaction between students,
staff and members of the public;
Space that encourages teamwork, by providing an
environment that facilitates meetings and discussions,
 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

as well as access to resources such as wireless internet TT$M

services, library, visual aids and telecommunications;
1. Point Lisas Campus 3.6
Safety and security for students, staff, visitors, and all 2. OÊMeara Campus 155.3
persons entering and using the facilities at UTT 3. Tamana Intech Park 178.7
4. Chaguaramas Campus 119.6
campuses;
5. Tobago Campus 0 .1
Respect for the environment, and enhancement of 6 John S Donaldson Technical Institute 10.8
the positive impact of the many factors influencing the 7. San Fernando Technical Institute 1.6
8. Valsayn Teachers College 15.7
environment in and around each UTT Campus.
9. Corinth Teachers College 12.2
10. ECIAF 4.0
TOTAL 501.6

Top achievers of UTTÊs Pre-

University Programme (PUP) 2007:
From left to right, Lori Sahadeo
(San Fernando), Sonya Gibbs
(Port of Spain) and Kervon John
(Point Fortin). Missing are: Floyd
Bartlettt (OÊMeara), Dennely Grant
(Tobago) and Devon Thomas (Sport
Programme). At the time of this
Award Ceremony, Devon was in
the USA, having been offered a
scholarship to attend the University
of Connecticut based on his
completion of the PUP. 99

In all its activities, and especially in relation to the design
and construction of its physical facilities, UTT has adopted a
long term strategic approach that provides for the effective
management and delivery of appropriate and adequate in-
frastructure to satisfy its immediate and future needs. This
is enhanced through the establishment of close working
partnerships with the local communities where these
campuses are located.
It is anticipated that this approach will lead to academic
and research facilities, including sporting facilities, that will
serve as models for the future development of Trinidad and
Tobago.
Capital infrastructural expenditures of TT $0.5 billion
incurred to September 2008 on the significant teaching
outlets are as follows:
Outstanding commitments are TT$100 million; and the
Tobago Campus is to be completed by 2011-2012 within an
estimated cost range of TT $250-600 million.
It should be noted that, for comparative purposes, the
balance sheet values under the historic cost convention
of educational institutions of 35 to 40 years ago could be
required to be uplifted by a factor of 20 to 25 times for a
proper assessment to be made of the equivalent current cost
in 2008 of such educational infrastructure costs.

Social Impact
Provided below are just three sketches of many which
demonstrate the impact that the presence of the academic
programmes of the University is having on various
communities:
(A) Status of UTTÊs Service Learning (SL) Initiative:
National Institute of Higher Education,
Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST)
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Ms. Maureen Manchouck, President of NIHERST
Service-learning (SL) is a pedagogy that enriches student learning
and development through engagement in meaningful service
experiences in communities. These service experiences meet a
real community need, enhance academic learning and foster in
students civic responsibility.
The initiative to integrate SL into UTTÊs curriculum
commenced in 2007 arising out of UTTÊs Chairman and
PresidentÊs vision to inculcate in students the desire to „give
back‰ to society by providing opportunities during their
course of study to assist various communities in addressing
real needs. The work of the SL Secretariat during the 2007
period thus centred on laying the foundation for the success
and sustainability of the initiative through such activities as
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sensitising the various stakeholders - academic staff, students
and the community - to the SL concept. The highlight of
2007 was the hosting of five SL consultations held throughout
Trinidad and Tobago for the purpose of lifting the awareness
of the various community organisations and determining
the real needs of the community. The evaluation of the data
collected and the release, in the last quarter of 2007, of the
associated report, which included a comprehensive listing of
community needs, identification of potential service-learning
projects and the academic areas to which they were linked,
formed the basis for the courses of action taken in 2008.
In particular, during the January to September 2008
period, the Service-Learning Secretariat which operates
under the aegis of NIHERST, continued the work of laying the
foundation for the successful integration of Service-Learning
in the University as well as commencing the execution of a
SL pilot through the following measures:
1. Development of Academic staff understanding of
Service Learning
In order to increase the academic staff understanding of
Service-Learning, a multi-faceted approach was taken which
included:
holding meetings for the purpose of providing technical
assistance to the academic staff in areas such as curriculum
and syllabus design and the writing of course learning
outcomes;
providing relevant articles on Service-Learning as well
as presenting and circulating required papers/briefs on
areas such as Service Learning models and the essential
characteristics of Service Learning to assist academic
staff in the integration of Service Learning into the
curriculum;
acquiring a number of Service-Learning books as
reference material for academic staff. Books and
publications on curriculum development and instruction
were also purchased;
preparing three draft SL manuals/handbooks for use
by academic staff, students and community groups. These
manuals include fundamental information on Service-
Learning, general guidelines for SL course development
as well as the roles and responsibilities of the various
stakeholders;
planning and developing a training workshop module
for academic staff in the writing of learning outcomes for
identified service-learning courses.

The need for all the stakeholders to have a shared
understanding of Service-Learning was one of the principal
reasons behind the SL SecretariatÊs involvement of
academic staff from a wide range of disciplines in addition
to Engineering. The inclusion of a wide range of disciplines
in SL is also reflected in the composition of the Advisory
Committee which guides the Secretariat and consists of
representatives from the corporate and academic arms of
UTT in conjunction with NIHERST personnel.
2. Preparation of papers on academic policy issues
In addition several papers were prepared and submitted to
the Academic Council for consideration addressing academic
policy issues such as the:
minimum number of Service-Learning credits required
for graduation;
criteria for designating as an SL course, incorporation of
SL within the UniversityÊs validation processes; and
development of a three-credit Service-Learning introductory
course which can be taken by students in all disciplines
in meeting the SL credit requirements for graduation.
3. Commencement of SL pilot at JSDTI campus
After several months of planning and the rendering of ongoing
technical assistance by the SL Secretariat, the introduction
of Service-Learning in Engineering culminated with the first
structured SL pilot project in the University. This pilot initiative
which commenced in September 2008 uses a discipline-based
SL model in which SL is being integrated into two courses
within the civil engineering diploma programmes at the John
S. Donaldson Campus. The two courses selected for the pilot
are Site Surveying and Leveling (SVYG110D); and Estimating
and Cost Planning (ESCO210D). There is a linkage between
this pilot and the COMDESI project described below.
4. Continuation of Community-Centred Design and
Innovation (COMDESI)
The Community-Centred Design and Innovation
(COMDESI) is a project based on the service-learning
in engineering concept known as Engineering Projects in
Community Service (EPICS) programme that originated at
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Purdue University in the United States.
During the March 25 to April 12, 2008 period, COMDESI
Module 1 was held in collaboration with the Heroes
Foundation (HF) a non-governmental, not-for-profit
organisation with a focus on the development of the nationÊs
youth. In Module 1, 24 secondary students, selected from the
HF membership, worked in teams of four or five to address
the community need at hand. The real need as stated by the
School for Blind Children has been to design and develop a
new safe playground. In order to meet the real need of the
selected community partner School for Blind Children, Santa
Cruz,Trinidad these students acquired a working knowledge
of the innovation process with particular focus on idea
generation, design conception and prototype development.
It is expected that under Module 2, tertiary students
will be involved in the development of identified playground
equipment thus meeting the stated community need. This
will commence with the service project to be conducted
under the Site Surveying and Leveling course. Through the
involvement of students of UTT John S. Donaldson Campus,
the deliverable at the end of this sub-project (or aspect of the
main project with the community partner) would be studentsÊ
preparation of contour maps of the playground at the School
for Blind Children. The work of these tertiary students will
be in preparation for the leveling of the playground and for
the appropriate placement of playground equipment that
will be developed through the ongoing involvement of UTT
students.
An organisational meeting amongst UTT Academic staff, 101
SL Secretariat and the School for Blind Children was held in
September 2008 during which practical operational matters
such as supervision of students in the provision of service,
assessment of Service Learning and the roles of the various
stakeholders were addressed.
5. Computer Literacy training for community
organisations
During the consultations the need for computer literacy
training was identified by a number of community
organisations in the regions of Arima, Port-of Spain, San
Fernando and Mayaro. At follow up meetings with the
Provost and key Academic staff members this area was
selected as a priority community education need that could
be met by UTT.

The related work of the SL Secretariat thus included
establishing contact with community organisations requiring
computer literacy training and holding meetings in order to
acquire further details on the target audience, the extent
of training needed and the facilities available within the
region of the community organisations to conduct such
training. Based on the preparatory activities conducted on
this initiative, it is expected that computer literacy training
will be first held at UTT OÊMeara Campus in October 2008,
with training for other regions/community organisations
being scheduled for the rest of 2008 or early in 2009 at UTT
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campuses, community organisationsÊ sites or in regions with
available facilities.
This initiative is recognized as falling within the realm of
community service rather than service-learning. It has been
facilitated by the SL Secretariat for the purpose of establishing
good and ongoing relations with community organisations
that have also expressed a number of needs that can lend
themselves to service-learning projects. Additionally, it is
recognised that conceptually SL and Community Service
are two of the faces of service with considerable overlap in
practice. Activities that commence as non-credit Community
Service can with the early intervention and guidance of
Academic staff in accordance with established guidelines be
converted into a credit bearing SL experience.
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(B) Community Outreach Programme of
The Academy of Sport and Leisure Studies
The visionary and pioneering effort of the Academy of Sport
and Leisure Studies (ASL) towards a community outreach
programme in sports was on Friday May 09, 2008 formally
launched as a joint venture initiative between the Australian
Sport Outreach Programme and The University of Trinidad
and Tobago (UTT-ASOP).
The Australian Sports Outreach Programme (ASOP)
was born on November 26, 2005 when the Australian Prime
Service Learning Session,
Tobago 2008
Minister announced a $10 million Australian (dollar) outreach
programme aimed predominantly at Commonwealth
countries. The life of this programme runs from July 2006
to June 2011. The ASL of UTT was fortunate to be awarded
an AU$ 20,000 grant to conduct a community outreach
programme locally for a cricket coaching clinic, the first
module of which ran over a 10-day period from June 04 to13
2008.
A media release from the Australian High Commission
prior to the event stated: „The UTT/ASOP Caribbean
Cricket Coaching Programme is intended to support a cadre
of budding West Indian cricketers who have been selected on
athletic scholarship at The University of Trinidad and Tobago.
All of the young cricketers have represented islands at the
regional level and some of them have already represented

the West Indies at youth level competitions⁄ the Australian
government, through ASOP, is providing funding this year for
two cricket coaches from Australia to undertake workshops
thereby assisting the coaches at the Sport and Leisure
Academy in their endeavours.‰
The objectives of the community outreach programme
of UTT-ASOP, the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago
(SPORTT) and First Citizens Clarke Road United Cricket
Club (FCCRU) partnership are to:
1. Use the programme as a motivational tool to encourage
the youngsters of the 7 to 14 years age group in the
catchment area of Penal/Debe/Barrackpore to be a part
of the game of cricket.
2. Teach young aspiring cricketers the rudiments of fielding,
bowling and batting and to develop them holistically.
3. Use the programme as a prelude to UTTÊs High
Performance Unit Cricket Scholarship Programme.
4. Use the programme as a supplemental effort to
the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket BoardÊs and
other similar organisationÊs aims and objectives
of developing young cricketers of this nation.
5. Expose local coaches in ÂruralÊ areas to proven foreign
coaching skills and techniques for the improvement of
local coaching standards.
Baldath Mahabir, President of First Citizens Clarke Road
United Cricket Club remarked,„The UTT-ASOP initiative has
established its roots in the fertile soil in the Penal/Debe area.
Always high in natural cricketing ability, the opportunities to
enhance these skills while pursuing educational excellence,
were extremely scarce, if not non-existent. The UTT now
offers the youth of the area a greater chance of success via
a defined pathway, which integrates sport and education. We
welcome the input of The University of Trinidad and Tobago
in our community.‰
Head coach of the High Performance Cricket Programme
of the ASL, Anthony Gray, was deeply involved in the 10-
day fielding workshop as well as in the one day community
outreach clinic in Penal.The workshop had 36 participants of
which there were 26 cricketers, five of them from Guyana
and St.Vincent and the Grenadines, six coaches, two trainers
and two facilitators. The outreach clinic was fully supported
by the parents and family members of the participating
children as well as by other community members.
At the closing ceremony on Friday, June 13, 2008 at the
UWI SPEC facilities, Professor K.S. Julien, T.C. (Professor
Emeritus), President of UTT, addressed a packed hall which
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
included Brian Lara, the Australian High Commissioner, the
two visiting Australian facilitators, other top UTT officials
as well as the graduating student athletes and their coaches.
Describing the initiative as a pioneering one he explained
that we, as a nation, have never really embraced cricket or
any other sport as part of a university programme. For this,
he paid tribute to Brian Charles Lara for insisting that our
athletes be given a sound academic education through the
help of the State.
The feedback from each of the two facilitators, the
Australian coaches Darren Holder and Mike Young was also
very positive. Speaking at the end of the community outreach
clinic in Penal, the American-Australian fielding specialist in
both baseball and cricket, Mike Young, proclaimed effusively,
„This is the best group of youngsters I have ever seen in
30 years! These youngsters are extremely talented,‰ he said,
„especially in ÂthrowingÊ which is very hard to do.‰
(C) The Academy for Arts, Letters,
Culture and Public Affairs
Contact with Artists, Artistic Groups and
Cultural Groups
The AcademyÊs efforts to promote and develop the Arts
and Culture of Trinidad and Tobago in „all its forms and as
a source of independently conducted studies‰ has made it
one of the first ports of call for artists, cultural activists, and
scholars in Trinidad and Tobago.
In the course of the year 2007/8, The Academy has set
up the beginnings of outreach to Secondary Schools by 103
facilitating a project of ÂThe Young HistoriansÊ organisation.
Driven by the enthusiasm of the Young Historians, training
in the production of community research was carried out
among Secondary Schools at four venues, including Tobago.
One intervention into the community called the Golconda
Project was remarkable. People who have been laid off
from the Sugar Industry or who have had long association
with the Sugar Industry were encouraged to provide oral
accounts of their experiences as the material from which
to produce stories, poems, essays and testimonies. But a lot
more happened. The Golconda Project turned into a model
for interaction between the University and the Community.
This first move was highly productive and had significant
impacts on community building, community archiving and on
civic awareness. The Academy hopes to publish a history of
Golconda and all the individual writings to ensure that the
model that has suggested itself is not lost.
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Mr. Brian Lara

(T.C.; Order of the Caribbean
Community) thrills the young
participants of UTTÊs Community
Outreach Programme at the
Clarke Road United Cricket
Club, Wilson Road Recreation
Ground, Penal. Looking on
are visiting Australian coaches
Darren Holder and
Mike Young.

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Sugar cane fields at Caroni in the early 20th century are now the site of UTT’s Point Lisas Campus.
 ADVISORY COUNCILS
14.0
As At September 30 2008

The Terms of Reference of the Advisory Councils are as Mr. Wayne Punnette
follows: Dr. Trevor Townsend
Mr. Kelvin Mahabir
i) To advise UTT on aspects related to the development Mr. Greig Laughlin
of its various programme offerings; Mr. Robert Tang Yuk
ii) To formulate and submit proposals/recommendations
for the enhancement and/or revision of its programme Programme Professor: Professor Denise Thompson
offerings;
iii) To assist UTT in enhancing its links with Industry, the *note Chairperson TBD
Community and the Private Sector;
iv) To identify areas and topics for research and
development; and ICT
v) To provide advice on such other matters referred to the
Council by the President or the Board of Governors of Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke (Chairman)
UTT. Mr. Samuel Martin
Prof. Brian Copeland
The Membership of the Council is comprised of Industry Mr. George Gobin
and practising professionals and non-UTT academics. Each Mr. Keith Thomas
Council is expected to focus on a specific field of study Mr. Cleveland Thomas
at UTT. The Ongoing and proposed areas of study are as Ms. Gillian Macintyre
follows: Mr. Simon Aqui

Energy, Process and Utilities Engineering Programme Professor: Professor Michael Smith
Arts, Letters, Culture and Public Affairs
Manufacturing (with a focus on Innovation and
Entrepreneurship) THE ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Maritime
The Performing Arts Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke (Chairman)
Fashion and Design Dr. Patricia Dardaine-Ragguet
106 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ms. Sonja-Jeanne M. Dumas
Education Professor Jeff Henry
Construction Dr. Geoffrey Holder
Sports and Leisure Studies Mr. Christian Holder
Bioscience, Agriculture and Food Technologies Ms. Gisele Marfleet
Mr. Wendell Manwarren
All proposals/recommendations of the Councils are referred Ms. Simone Phillips
to the Board of Governors for consideration. Each Advisory Mr. Dave Williams
Council is chaired by a Member of the Board of Governors, Mr. Christopher Laird
thus providing direct access to the Board. Mr. Bhadase Seetahal-Maraj
Ms. Annette Alfred
Mr. Ralph Maraj
MANUFACTURING
Programme Professor: Drama/Theatre Arts
Mr. Linford Carrabon – Professor Emeka Nwabueze
Prof.Clement Imbert
Dr. Alfredo Riviere
Mr. Oxley Paul
 ADVISORY COUNCILS
As At September 30 2008

MARITIME ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIES ENGINEERING

Professor K. S. Julien (Chairman) Dr. René L. Monteil (Chairman)

Captain Rawle Baddaloo Mr. Ian Welch
Mr. Courtney Lange Mr. Trevor Boopsingh
Mr. Leonard Chan Chow Mr. Anthony Paul
Commodore Anthony Franklin Mr.Vincent Pereira
Mr. Anthony Paul Mr. Andrew Jupiter
Commander Kirton Huggins Dr. Kermitt Walrond
Mr. Kurt Duncan Dr. Mukul Sharma
Mr. Reginald Williams Mr. Frank Look Kin
Mr. Terrance Perez Mr. Derek Hudson
Mr. Anthony Greene
Programme Professor: Professor Colin Stevenson Mr. Rampersad Motilal
Mr. Errol Grimes
Mr. Garth Cahtoor
THE ACADEMY OF ARTS, LETTERS, Dr. Chandrabhan Sharma
CULTURE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mr. Prem Nandlal
Mr. Indarjit Singh
Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj (Chairman) Mr. Todd Peterson
Dr. Merle Hodge
Mr. Rawle Gibbons Programme Professor: Professor David McGaw
Mr. R. Barry McComie
Mr. Ian Teddy Belgrave
Mr. Mark Loquan
Mr. John Cupid
Mr. Santanand Sharma

Programme Professor: Professor Kenneth Ramchand

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THE CARIBBEAN ACADEMY OF
FASHION & DESIGN AT UTT

Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke (Chairman)

Ms. Melca Alexander
Mrs. Karen de Montbrun
Mr. Peter Elias
Ms. Meiling Esau
Ms. Heather Jones
Ms. Coline Mills
Ms. Claudia Pegus
Ms. La Shaun Prescott

*note Programme Professor TBD


15.0
Professor David McGaw (Provost)
With 48 years experience, 40 of which have been spent in
academia, Professor McGaw has a significant track record in
chemical engineering. A graduate of University of Wales (Swansea)
and UWI with a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, he has
previously held several senior appointments at UWI including
Head, Department of Chemical Engineering; Assistant Dean,
Faculty of Engineering (Research and Post Graduate Affairs); and
Dean, Faculty of Engineering. Professor McGawÊs research interests
include Chemical Engineering Education, Organisation of Research,
Separation Processes and Particle Technology, and he has published
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several articles on Gas/Particle Heat Transfer, Particulate Drying
and Extraction Systems, Energy and Environmental Engineering,
Industrial Development for the Caribbean and The Role of
University in Engineering Education and Industrial Development.
He also has several invited presentations to his credit, and has
been a subject expert for technical teams for the United Nations
Development Programme, the United Nations Environment
Programme, the Organisation of American States, the Caribbean
Development Bank, the Canadian International Development
Agency and the International Advisory Panel of the Organisation
for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian University
of Science and Technology. Professor McGaw has also held several
directorships at the Engineering Institute for the Caribbean,
Institute of Business, Carib Glassworks Limited, and ABEL/
Bestcrete, including being Chairman of the Caribbean Industrial
Research Institute and ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited. He is
a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK) and a
Member of both the Association of Professional Engineers and
the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Adel Sharaf (Vice Provost, Research and
Postgraduate Studies and Professor of Energy Systems)
Professor Sharaf has 25 years experience in energy systems, and
has extensive industrial and consulting experience with Electric
Utilities in Canada and internationally. A Senior Member of the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and graduate of
the University of Manitoba, he holds a Ph.D in Electrical Engineer-
ing. Professor Sharaf was previously a Professor at the University
of New Brunswick and has a prolific publications record, having
authored and co-authored over 500 scholarly technical journals,
referred conference papers and engineering reports. Professor
Sharaf also holds a number of US and international patents
(pending) in electric energy and environmental devices. His re-
search interests span Power Systems and Electrochnology, Electri-
cal Apparatus and Systems and Energy Delivery, HVDC Transmis-
sion, Renewable/Alternate Energy Systems, Harmonics and Power
Quality, Industrial Electronics, A.I. (fuzzy logic, neutral networks,
genetic algorithms applications in electrical systems), Pollution
Abatement Devices and Systems and Learning Approaches.

Professor Prakash Persad (Associate Provost,
Undergraduate Studies)
Professor PersadÊs experience in teaching and research spans
some 28 years. During this time he has been an Industrial Engi-
neering Programme Coordinator and Head of the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at UWI St.Augustine.The holder of a Ph.D
in Mechanical Engineering from UWI, Professor Persad is well pub-
lished, having authored or coauthored more than 70 articles, pa-
pers and proceedings. He has also supervised numerous projects
in academia and in industry, and his applications for two robotic
patents are currently under consideration. Professor Persad is a
member of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, the Association
of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago, the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers and Director of the Interna-
tional Society for Productivity Enhancement. Professor PersadÊs
public service include being Senate Minority Leader in the Parlia-
ment of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and membership on
several Government and Cabinet-Appointed Committees.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Krishna Athre
Professor AthreÊs 35 years of academic experience has primarily
been in the mechanical engineering field. He was previously a Profes-
sor at the Indian Institute of Technology and holds a Ph.D in Lubri-
cation and Bearing Dynamics, having graduated from the University
of Baroda and the Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi). Professor
Athre has several sponsored research and consultancy assignments
to his credit and has written extensively, with over 80 peer-reviewed
journal articles and conference proceedings. His research interests
include Industrial Tribology, Mechanism of Lubrication and Lubricants
and Optimal Design of Mechanical Engineering Systems.
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Professor Pat Bishop,T.C.
Professor Bishop has a 35-year track record in Caribbean History
and the Arts. A graduate of KingÊs College University of Durham
and the University of the West Indies, she holds a M.A. in West
Indian History and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of
the West Indies. Professor Bishop has been a Lecturer at UWI and
is Director of the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago. She
has served on several Boards and Committees, including the Task
Force for the establishment of a National School of Music, the
Carnival Development Committee, and the Boards of the National
Museum and Art Gallery, the National Library and Information
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Systems, and Carifesta. Her works of art have been the subject
of several exhibitions, and she has worked extensively with the
Southernaires Choir and Lydian Singers, as well as Skiffle Bunch,
WITCO Desperadoes and several other steel band orchestras.
She has been awarded both the Humming Bird Medal (Gold) and
the Trinity Cross in recognition of her national service.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Ramesh Deosaran
Professor Deosaran is well known for his extensive experience
in academia, particularly in Criminology and related issues. A
graduate of the University of Toronto with a doctoral qualification,
he was previously Director Centre for Criminology and Criminal
Justice, Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies and Research) Faculty
of Social Sciences, Head Department of Behavioural Sciences
and Director of the Ansa McAl Psychological Research Centre
at UWI. Professor Deosaran is a recipient of a Senior Fulbright
Award and has been Visiting Professor at several institutions
including Stanford University, Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal
Studies, University of Calcutta, University of Bombay and John Jay
College of Criminal Justice at City University of New York. He is
also a Fellow of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social
Issues and serves in an editorial capacity for three international
journals. Professor Deosaran is widely published, with over 400
scholarly papers and journal articles and has authored/edited
14 books and research monographs. He is consultant to several
international organisations including the IADB, The World Bank,
several United Nations agencies, the Ford Foundation and the
Canadian International Development Agency. Professor Deosaran
is an advisor to several regional governments and CARICOM, and
serves on numerous Cabinet-Appointed Committees in Trinidad
and Tobago, being an Independent Senator in four Parliaments. He is
an active member of 14 international professional organisations.

Professor Mohamed El-Sayed
Professor El-Sayed has 40 years academic experience. The holder
of a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cairo
University and a doctoral qualification from RWTH Aachen in
the same discipline, he has held positions at Cairo University,
RWTH Aachen, Qatar University and Kuwait University in the
areas of power system analysis, power system reliability, power
system protection, renewable energy and application of artificial
intelligence in power systems. The recipient of several research
scholarships, Professor El-Sayed is a member of the IEEE, the
Energy Research Society (Germany) and the Egyptian Society of
Engineers. He is a reviewer for several university and international
journals, and is well published himself, having authored or co-
authored more than 100 scholarly articles.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Michael Gray
Professor Gray has over 30 years experience in physical education
in the United States and Germany, with expertise in the Physiology
of Exercise, Youth Sports, Youth Fitness, Athletic Coaching, Adult
Fitness, Biomechanics/Kinesiology and Athletic Conditioning. He
is the holder of a M.S. and Ed.D. from the University of Southern
Mississippi, and is also credentialed with a teaching certificate: K-12
Health/Physical Education and as an Exercise Test Technologist
by the American College of Sports Medicine. Professor Gray
was previously a member of the Graduate Faculty at Northern
Kentucky University, and also served as a physical education
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teacher and coach. He holds membership in several professional
societies including the International Alliance for Youth Sports,
the National Society of Youth Sports Administrators and the
American College of Sports Medicine. Professor Gray has written
extensively in his field, including three books and numerous
articles, and has presented at several professional conferences
and seminars. He has conducted consultancies around the world,
including in India, China and Mexico, and is the recipient of several
awards including a ÂNational Award for Outstanding ServiceÊ from
the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.

Professor Anthony Joseph
Professor Joseph has 30 years varied experience in academics and
consulting with his areas of expertise spanning occupational safety,
health and environmental compliance, manufacturing processes and
resource management. A graduate of UWI as well as the Indiana
University of Pennsylvania and the University of Leeds, Professor
Joseph holds Master of Science degrees in Safety Sciences as well as
Environmental Pollution and Control, and a doctoral qualification
in Civil Engineering. Professor Joseph was previously a Professor
at the University of Connecticut and the Indiana University of
Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Society of Safety
112
Engineers and the American Public Health Association. He has
authored several articles, conference proceedings and technical
reports on the environment, occupational safety and engineering
systems.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Theodore Lewis
Professor Lewis has over 30 years experience in academia. A
graduate of the University at Wisconsin-Stout where he attained
a MasterÊs degree in Industrial Education as well as the Ohio
State University where he attained a Ph.D. in Education, Professor
Lewis has worked as a secondary school technology education
teacher, a vocational education supervisor, an industrial trainer
and university lecturer. He has been a visiting professor at the
University of British Columbia, and Programme Officer at the
National Science Foundation. Professor Lewis has also served on
several Committees, including the ERIC clearinghouse on Adult,
Career, and Vocational Education, the National Association of
Industrial and Technical Teacher Education and the Association
of Career and Technical Education Research. He is also past
editor of the Journal of Vocational Education Research, and has
been on the editorial board of the Journal of Industrial Teacher
Education. Professor Lewis has research and teaching interests in
Technology Education,Vocational Education and Training, Evolution
of Technology Education as a School Subject and Transformation
of Vocational Education towards Liberal Purposes. He continues
to publish in these areas, and has several manuscript awards to
his credit.

Professor Jeanette Morris
Professor Morris has 45 years experience as a teacher and
teacher educator. A former lecturer at the University of the West
Indies, she also served as coordinator for the M.Ed. programme
and Head of the School of Education. A graduate of the University
of Edinburgh, Georgetown University and UWI, Professor Morris
holds several qualifications, including a Diploma in Education, a
M.A. (Honours) Spanish with French, a M.Sc. (Portuguese with
Linguistics), and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Education. Professor Morris
has authored several articles, book chapters and other scholarly
publications, as well as commissioned reports. She is a member
of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages,
the American Educational Research Association, Women
and Development Studies Group, and the Caribbean Studies
Association; and has served on numerous Committees including
the National Advisory Committee on Education, the Teaching
Service Commission, the Cabinet-Appointed Concordat Review
Committee, the National Curriculum Committee and Subject
Panel for the development of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examination Modern Languages syllabi.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Emeka Nwabueze
Professor Nwabueze has over 30 years experience in the Arts,
having lectured in several programmes in Africa and North Amer-
ica. He was previously Professor of Theatre Arts University
of Nigeria, William F. Quillian Visiting International Professor
Randolph-Macon WomanÊs College and Visiting Scholar/Director
of Theatre University of Swaziland, and Chairman, Division of
Humanities and Fine Arts Edward Waters College. A graduate
of Eastern Michigan University and then Bowling Green State Uni-
versity with a doctorate in Theatre Studies, Professor Nwabueze
also has extensive consulting experience and has published over
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50 books/creative works, book chapters, journal articles, reviews
and technical reports. He has presented over 30 papers, directed
several professional plays and is the recipient of numerous awards
for his community and professional activities.

Professor Kenneth Ramchand
With 40 years academic experience, Professor Ramchand is well
known for his expertise in West Indian Literature. A graduate
of Edinburgh University, he became the University of the West
IndiesÊ first Professor of West Indian Literature, and was Head of
the Department of Liberal Arts at St. Augustine for several years.
Professor Ramchand holds a doctoral qualification in Literature,
and is well published in North America, the UK and the Caribbean.
He has also been a Senior Fulbright Scholar affiliated to Yale
University and the University of Tulsa at Oklahoma, a Visiting
Professor at Indiana University and Colgate University, as well as
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a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation. Professor
RamchandÊs research interests are in Caribbean literatures and
cultural and artistic impressions, and he has been awarded the
Chaconia Medal (Gold) of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in
recognition of his contributions to the field. He has also served
as an independent member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
for several years.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Ulrich Rauch
Professor Rauch has over 20 years academic and consulting
experience in technology applications related to learning and
communication. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from UBC, and a
M.A. in Literature, Sociology and Philosophy from Albert Ludwigs
Universitaet in Germany. Professor Rauch has worked in several
capacities, the most recent being the Director for Instructional
Support and Information Technology in the Faculty of Arts, at UBC.
Apart from the administration and management of Information
Technology and Systems, Audio Visual Services and Instructional
and Educational Technologies, his portfolio included several
exciting international open source developments on learning
technologies, such as Pachyderm, a web-based media authoring
system, the Sakai project, a collaborative platform for teaching
and learning, and most recently the development of virtual and
immersive 3D learning environments, such as Ancient Spaces or
the Arts Metaverse (based on Croquet). Professor Rauch has
a strong interest in teaching, learning and research, which has
propelled his involvement in instructional support, e-learning and
all aspects of Information Technology. In 2005 he was the first
Canadian to become a Fellow of the Frye Leadership Institute, and
his research integrates areas such as Applications Development,
IT Strategic Planning and Funding, Network Infrastructure and
Services, Policy, Instructional Technology, Leadership/Management
and Administrative Systems. He has several professional papers,
conference presentations and publications to his credit in the
aforementioned areas.

Professor Compton Seaforth
Professor Seaforth has over 45 years experience as a scientist
whose major interests lie in botanical chemistry mainly in the
bio-active constituents of medicinal plants. He is a graduate of the
University (College) of the West Indies (UCWI), and holds a Ph.D.
from the University of Wales. Professor SeaforthÊs career included
some three decades at the UWI St. Augustine campus teaching
and conducting research in organic chemistry (in the Faculty of
Natural Sciences), and in pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry
at the School of Continuing Studies and Faculty of Medical Sciences.
He also served as Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, and has
been actively involved with technical consultancies, conferences
and projects associated with poisonous and medicinal plants and
with the conservation of biological diversity in the Caribbean
region. Professor Seaforth has published numerous research
articles, and has received several awards for his work.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Peter Seivewright
Professor Seivewright has more than 25 years performing and
academic experience. He is a graduate of Oxford University
with a M.A. in Music, and completed post graduate studies at the
Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. He also holds a
Diploma from and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists.
His performing career as a classical concert pianist includes recital
and concerto performances around the world in countries such
as Great Britain, Ireland, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Denmark,
Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Australia, India, China,
Kuwait, and the United States, including performances with leading
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Professional Orchestras. Professor Seivewright also has several
classical recordings covering works by Bach, Glass and Bendix and
in the jazz genre, was also Leader of the Peter Seivewright Trio who
were in residence at BBC Radio Manchester from 1979 to 1984.
He performed with the American jazz guitarist Jeff Ladenheim. As
an academician, he was formerly Lecturer in Music at the Royal
Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and Instructor in Music
at the University of Leicester. He has also held appointments at
the University of Huddersfield, the University of Keele and the
Central Conservatory of Music (Beijing), and has been Artist-in-
Residence, giving Concerts and Masterclasses, at all the major
schools of music in Australia, Latvia,Vietnam and Kazakhstan.

Professor Michael Smith
Professor Smith is a noted researcher in video content analysis
with 20 years experience. He was formerly the Director of
Research at France Telecom R&D San Francisco, and Director of
the digital media partnership with the University of California
Berkeley. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford
University. Professor Smith is also the founder of AVA Media
Systems and has worked as a Visiting Professor at the University
of Texas Austin, Morehouse College and University of Campinas
in Brazil. Professor Smith has conducted research at AT&T Bell
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Laboratories, Duke University Engineering Research Centre and
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. He is the author of numerous
papers and a book on video content analysis, and as an innovator,
Professor Smith holds two patents, and presently has two
additional applications pending.
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Colin Stevenson
Professor Stevenson has over 50 years experience in the maritime
industry as a Master Mariner, consultant and academic. His areas
of expertise include Seafarer Employment Patterns, Maritime
Business and Law, International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, Greek
and Philippine maritime education and international legislative
compliance. He holds a doctoral qualification in the field, and
has lectured at the University of Plymouth and the Warsash
Maritime Centre at Southampton Solent University. He has
also been the Dean of the Athens Campus of the Southampton
Institute. Professor Stevenson was part of the team retained by
the International Maritime Organisation to revise the IMO Model
Course in line with STCW Ê95, and was also on the International
Maritime OrganisationÊs list of experts.

Professor Manindra Thakur
Professor Thakur has over 40 years experience in engineering,
spanning both operational leadership and academics. He held
several senior positions within the research and product
development divisions at the Steel Authority of India Limited over
a 25-year period, and has consulted on energy, environment and
cost control for several organisations in the commodities sector.
A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay) and
Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), Professor Thakur holds a
Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, and is a Fellow of the Indian
Institute of Metals and the Institution of Engineers (India).
ACADEMIC PROFILES:
SENIOR STAFF 2007/2008
Professor Denise Thompson
Professor ThompsonÊs 25 years of experience spans consulting,
teaching and research, and she previously served as an Associate
Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Norfolk State University,VA
and Associate Director of its Entrepreneurship Centre. Professor
Thompson is a graduate of Stanford University and the University
of South Florida, and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Management
Systems Engineering. She was Marketing Editor for NSUÊs Journal
of Developmental Entrepreneurship, a Founding Member of the
Virginia Consortium for International Development, and served
on the Board of Directors for the Hampton Roads Technology
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Incubator and the Virginia Business Incubation Association.
Her research interests are in technology entrepreneurship in
underserved communities, creativity and innovation management,
and engineering education and entrepreneurial self-efficacy.
Professor Thompson has written several book chapters and
papers on entrepreneurship and innovation, and has presented at
seminars and conferences primarily in North America.

Professor Kenneth S. Julien,T.C.
Chairman and President
Professor Julien has more than 40 years academic and industry
experience, and is well regarded as a leader in engineering, energy
and education. A graduate of the University of Nottingham and
the University of British Columbia in Vancouver where he was
awarded his doctoral qualification in Electrical Energy Systems,
Professor Julien has a track record as a pioneer. He became the
first local engineering lecturer with a Ph.D. at the newly established
Faculty of Engineering, UWI St. Augustine, was subsequently one
of the youngest Deans in the Commonwealth, and the first West
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Indian Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. He was also the first
Caribbean national to attain the rank of Fellow of the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA, and was appointed
Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering in
1970, posts he held until retirement in 1996. Professor Julien holds
patents for electrical systems and has published extensively in his
field. His leadership in industrial development and the expansion of
the national energy sector is also well known. He was chairman of
the Energy Coordination Task Force which examined the potential
use of natural gas in 1974, and this team subsequently managed
the countryÊs thrust into the global gas market and downstream
industries in methanol, ammonia and power generation. Professor
Julien has held several directorships, including the National Energy
Corporation, the Industrial Development Corporation of Trinidad
and Tobago, and Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission,
among other state companies. He is currently chairman of
Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Limited. For
his outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago, Professor Julien
was awarded the Trinity Cross in 2003.
CORPORATE PROFILES:
SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Dr. René Monteil
Executive Director
Dr. Monteil has significant experience in academia and in industry,
spanning a career of more than 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. from
the University of London and a M.A. in Law from the City
University, London. Professionally, he was elected a Fellow of the
Royal Society of Chemists in 1981. Dr. Monteil was called to the
Bar at Middle Temple, London in 1987 and to the Bar in Trinidad
and Tobago in 2001. His university career began as a Research
Fellow with Nobel Laureate, Professor Sir D. H. R. Barton at
Imperial College London and later, in London, as a Researcher
with the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. He has also held faculty
positions at both the Mona and St. Augustine campuses of UWI.
In law, he specialised in intellectual property at the English Bar
before practising as an advisory lawyer in UK Energy and Policy
at the then Department of Energy. Before his legal career, he
pioneered studies at the National Energy Corporation in Trinidad
on the removal of natural gas liquids from indigenous gas streams.
His work was instrumental in the formation of Phoenix Park Gas
Processors Limited. He has also held senior positions in both
upstream and downstream areas of the oil and gas industry and
has been intimately involved in commercial negotiations for many
natural gas-based projects in Trinidad and Tobago, including project
coordination of Atlantic LNG Train 1 as Vice President at NGC
and Train 4 for BG Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Monteil holds several
directorships, including at UTT and e TecK, and has also served as
Chairman of various Cabinet-Appointed Committees.

Oliver Flax
Senior Vice President ă Student Affairs,
Human Services and Communications
Mr. Flax has spent his working life contributing to the
people operations of local and regional oil industries, the
telecommunications industry and in training, with leadership
positions in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations,
Corporate Communications and Corporate Management,
and Organisation Development and Transformation. His work
experience spans Petrotrin, and TSTT where he held the position
of Executive Vice President, Organisation Effectiveness. Mr. Flax
has a Postgraduate Diploma with distinction in HR Management
from the London-based Institute of Personnel Management and an
Executive MasterÊs in Business Administration, also with distinction,
from UWI-IOB (now Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business).
He has provided consultancy services for various companies and
has served on a number of Boards, including the National Training
Agency, of which he was the first Chairman, a position he held for
six years from the inception of the entity. He is a Member of the
Teaching Service Commission and a former President of the South
Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
CORPORATE PROFILES:
SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Dave Bhajan
Vice President ă Capital Projects and
Institutional Planning
Mr. Bhajan has over 25 years experience in engineering disciplines.
Over this time, he has had increasingly integrated responsibility
in management, engineering, manufacturing, skills training and
consulting. This culminated in leadership positions at the Metal
Industries Company Limited, the National Energy Skills Centre
and the Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Technology. Mr. Bhajan
holds a M.Sc. in Production Engineering and Management and has
held several directorships at public and private sector entities. He
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has several years of project planning and development experience
in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, having worked at the
EC/ACP Centre for Industrial Development in Brussels, Belgium.

Darren Brathwaite
Vice President ă Architectural Planning and Design
Mr. BrathwaiteÊs career spans a decade in project management
from the US to Asia, including award-winning buildings in Times
Square, New York, and master-planning exercises in North America
and the Middle East. He holds a MasterÊs degree in Architecture
and Urban Design and is a graduate of Cornell University and
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Brathwaite has
received several awards and has published a number of articles
on urban design and issues affecting cities. He was also adjunct
faculty at Cornell, MIT and the Boston Architectural Center, and
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is an invited critic at Harvard University and The Rhode Island
School for Design.
CORPORATE PROFILES:
SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Judy Lake
Vice President ă Information Technology Services
Ms. Lake has a wide range of expertise in several areas of
IT management, including audit, governance and technology
application. She has over three decades of experience in the
IT environment gained locally and in North America, and is the
holder of degrees in Economics and French as well as Accounting.
Ms. Lake is a Certified Information Systems Auditor, and a member
of the Curriculum Development Advisory Committee to the
Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
 CORPORATE PROFILES:
SENIOR EXECUTIVES

Lennard Prescod
Vice President ă Finance and Procurement

Mr. Prescod, a graduate (B.Sc.) of the University of the West Indies

(UWI), has three decades of leadership in the financial and energy
sectors, and has been a Director of several notable public and
private sector institutions, including T&TEC and TRINTOC. He
holds a M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance (University of London)
and a MBA in Financial Services (University of Wales), and is a
Fellow, inter alia, of the Chartered Association of Certified
Accountants (FCCA), the Chartered Institute of Bankers (FCIB)
and the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI). Mr. Prescod

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has also authored several articles on finance and accounting, and

has pioneered the adoption of several financial mechanisms in the
local financial sector. His academic experience includes holding
Faculty positions as both Examiner and Lecturer in the MasterÊs
Programmes at UWI.
 ACADEMIC &
CORPORATE STAFF

Academic Staff ă Associate Professors Dr. Marlon Knights

Ph.D. Physiology (West Virginia University)
Dr. Mansour Assaf
B.Sc. Telecommunications (University of Ottawa) Dr. Hollis Liverpool
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa) B.A. History/Sociology (UWI)
Ph.D. Information Technology & Engineering Dip.Ed. (UWI)
(University of Ottawa) M.A. History (UWI)
M.A. African History (University of Michigan)
Dr. Adel Ben Mnaouer Ph.D. History & Ethnomusicology (University of Michigan)
B.Sc. Informatics & Computer Science
(Communication College of Tunis) Dr. Betty McDonald
M.Eng. Electrical Engineering (Fukui University) B.Sc. (Hons.) Math/Physics (UWI)
Ph.D. Computer Engineering (Yokohama National Pg.Dip. Education (UWI)
University) M.Ed. Measurement & Evaluation (UWI)
M.Phil. Education (UWI)
Dr. Russell Foote Ph.D. Psychometrics & Statistics (UWI)
Ph.D. Sociology (UWI)
Dr. Mysore Padmini
Dr. Haydn Furlonge B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
B.Sc. Chemical & Process Engineering (UWI) (Bangalore University)
M.Phil. Chemical Engineering (UWI) M.Sc. Mathematics (Indian Institute of Technology)
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (University of London) Ph.D. Computer Science (Indian Institute of Technology)

Anthony Gomes Dr. Rodney Rambally

B.F.A. Production Management (Boston University) B.Sc. Mathematics (University of Saskatchewan)
M.A. Lighting Design (University of Illinois) M.Sc. Mathematics (University of British Columbia)
Ph.D. Computer Science & Mathematics (University of
Dr. Salim Ibrir Saskatchewan)
B.Sc. Avionics
122 (Institut National Supérieur de lÊAéronautique et de lÊEspace) Dr. Judy Rocke
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering B.Sc. Geography & Geology (UWI)
(Institut National des Sciences Appliquées) M.Sc. Geography (UWI)
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering (Paris-Sud University) Ph.D. Geography (UWI)

Dr.Tennyson Jagai Dr. Ziad Sakr

B.Sc. Mathematics & Physics (UWI) B.Sc. Computer Engineering (University of Ottawa)
M.Phil. Petroleum Engineering (UWI) M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa)
Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering (UWI) Ph.D. Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa)

Dr. Pratima Jauhari Dr. Emmanuel Senah

B.Sc. Botany, Zoology & Geology (Kumaun University) B.A. Philosophy/Arts (University of Ghana)
M.Sc. Geology (Kumaun University) M.A. Education (University of London)
Ph.D. Marine Geology (Kumaun University) Ph.D. History (UWI)

Dr. Jerome Joseph

B.Sc. Biology (Andrews University)
M.Sc. Biology (Andrews University)
Ph.D. Biochemistry (UWI)

Dr. Prahalad Sooknanan
Dip. Communication Arts (UWI)
Pg. Dip. Education Technology (UWI)
M.A. Communication (University of Leicester)
Ph.D. Communication Studies (Bowling Green State
University)
Nicole Wesley
B.S.A. Dance (University of Texas)
M.S.A. Dance & Related Arts (Texas WomenÊs University)
Academic Staff ă Senior Research Associates
Rodney Jagai
B.Sc. Chemical engineering (UWI)
M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering Technology
(International Petroleum Institute)
Dr. Arthur Potts
Dip. Agriculture (ECIAF)
B.Sc. Marine Sciences & Biology (University of Miami)
M.Sc. Fisheries & Allied Aquaculture (Auburn University)
Ph.D. Fisheries & Allied Aquaculture (Auburn University)
Corporate Staff ă Core University
Kenneth Butcher
Executive Manager, Academy of Sports & Leisure Studies
B.Sc. Behavioral Sciences (Andrews University)
Nigel Campbell
Senior Manager, Project Finance Services
FCCA
Dayle Connelly
Manager, Legal & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Cert. Legal Education (Hugh Wooding)
LLB (UWI)
LLM Commercial & Corporate Law (UWI)
Cedric Connor
Senior Manager, Planning & Development
B.Sc. Management Studies (UWI)
M.Sc. Development & Project Planning (University of
Bradford)
ACADEMIC &
CORPORATE STAFF
Dr. Andre Cooper
Special Advisor to the Provost
B.A. German & Linguistics (University of Rochester)
M.Phil. Linguistics (Yale University)
Ph.D. Linguistics (Yale University)
David DeSouza
Senior Manager, Information Technology Services
B.Sc. Accounting (New Jersey State University)
M.Sc. Systems Analysis and Design (University of Phoenix)
Commodore Anthony Franklin
Administrator Marine & Maritime Programmes
B.Sc. Maritime Geography (University of Wales)
M.A. Marine Affairs Management (Dalhousie University)
Dr. Samuel Howard
Senior Manager, Administration
Dip. Tropical Agriculture (ICTA)
B.Sc. Animal Science/Animal Production (McGill
University)
M.Sc. Genetics & Reproductive Physiology (McGill
University)
Ph.D. Biology & Reproductive Physiology
(lÊInstitut National Polytechnique)
Dip. Management Studies (UWI)
Samuel Jones Jr.
Senior Manager, Security Services
Cert. Strategic Management (Senior Management Institute) 123
B.Sc. Criminology (University of Tampa)
Florence Lee-Bhagwandass
Manager, Internal Audit
B.Sc. Accounting Special (UWI)
FCCA
MBA (University of London)
Glen Lezama
Senior Manager, Systems & Processes
Pg.Dip. Management (Manchester Business School)
Feona Lue Ping Wa
Financial Controller
FCCA
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CORPORATE STAFF

Brent Lyons Jennifer Sampson

Senior Manager, Human Resources & Administration Senior Advisor
B.A. Business Administration (University of New B.A. (Hons.) English & Sociology (Carleton University)
Brunswick) M.A. Sociology (University of Toronto)

Zameer Mohammed Stephen Sheppard

Senior Manager, Community Relations & Marketing
B.Sc. Geology/Chemistry (UWI)
Dip.Ed. Measurement & Evaluation (UWI)
MBA Industrial Policy & Corporate Strategy (Maastricht
School of Management)
M.Ed. Educational Measurement (University of Toronto)
Mungal Patasar
Senior Advisor
B.A. Sitar Music (Prayag Sangeet Satimi)
M.A. Sitar Music (Prayag Sangeet Satimi)
Karen Pierre
Programme Manager
B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics (Robert Gorgon Institute of
Technology)
Pg.Dip. Health Education (University of Leeds)
MBA (University of Aston)
M.Sc. Health Service Managament (South Bank University)
Martha Preddie
Chief University Librarian
B.A. Sociology and Management (UWI)
124 Dip. Library Studies (UWI)
MBA (UWI)
M.Sc. Library Science (University of North Carolina)
Asha Ramkeesoon
Senior Manager, Procurement Services
B.Sc. Physics & Analytical Chemistry (UWI)
MBA Negotiation & Change Management (Heriott-Watt)
M.Sc. Food Technology (UWI)
Senior Manager, Student Affairs
EMBA (UWI)
Debbie Sirjusingh
Senior Manager, Corporate Services & Corporate
Secretary
Cert. Legal Education (Hugh Wooding)
LLB (UWI)
Dr. Alison Williams
Senior Engineer
B.Sc. Civil Engineering (UWI)
M.Sc. Civil Engineering (University of New Brunswick)
Ph.D. Transportation (Roorkee University)
Carlos Wright, PMP
Leader, OwnerÊs Representative Group; Tamana Campus
B.Sc. Information Technology & Management (UWI)
M.Sc. Logistics (Dortmund University)
M.Phil. Management Studies (University of Cambridge)
Corporate Staff ă Subsidiaries
Neil Chapman
General Manager, URECO
B.Eng. Manufacturing Engineering & Management
(Middlesex University)
Dip. Industrial Studies (Middlesex University)
M.A. Business Administration (Middlesex University)
M.Sc. Facilities & Asset Management (Heriot Watt
University)

Ramnarine Ramnasibsingh
Senior Advisor
B.Sc. Social Sciences (UWI)
Pg.Dip. Management Studies (UWI)
CAMPUS
ADDRESSES

OÊMeara Campus
Lot 74-98
OÊMeara Industrial Park
Arima, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 642-8888
Fax: (868) 643-1617

Point Lisas Campus

Esperanza Road
Brechin Castle
Couva, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 636-4125, 636-5001, 636-5003
Fax: (868) 636-3339

Pasea Office
Corner Pasea Main Road &
Churchill Roosevelt Highway
Tunapuna, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 663-3138, 663-8160, 663-9718, 663-9562
Fax: (868) 663-0152

Valsayn Teachers College

Graver Road
off Old Southern Main Road
Valsayn, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 662-2417, 663-8882, 662-9780
Fax: (868) 662-2417

John S. Donaldson Technical Institute

Wrightson Road
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 623-8214
Telefax: (868) 627-0540 125
San Fernando Technical Institute
Tarouba Link Road West
Tarouba, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 653-4451
Fax: (868) 657-0069

Corinth Teachers College

Corinth Road
Via San Fernando, Trinidad
Telefax: (868) 652-4445

Maritime Centre
2nd Avenue North
Western Main Road
Chaguaramas, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 634-8888
Fax: (868) 634-3003
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